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.

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

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

Hear my prayer, God. Listen 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 have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

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

Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

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

He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

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

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, LORD, for it is good.

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

For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.