Psalms 54

1 To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, 'Is not David hiding himself with us?' O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me.

“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a Maskil of David, When the Ziphim came and said to Saul, Behold, David is hiding himself with us.” O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength grant me justice.

2 O God, hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth,

O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me And terrible ones have sought my soul, They have not set God before them. (Selah)

For strangers [to goodness] are risen up against me, and powerful oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

4 Lo, God [is] a helper to me, The Lord [is] with those supporting my soul,

Behold, God is a helper unto me: the Lord is among those that uphold my soul.

5 Turn back doth the evil thing to mine enemies, In Thy truth cut them off.

He will cause the evil to return upon those that regard me with envy: in thy truth cut them off.

6 With a free will-offering I sacrifice to Thee, I thank Thy name, O Jehovah, for [it is] good,

I will liberally sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Lord; for it is good.

7 For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

For out of all distress hath he delivered me: and my eye hath seen [its desire] on my enemies.