< Psalmorum 54 >
1 In finem, In carminibus intellectus David, Cum venissent Ziphæi, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos? Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac: et in virtute tua iudica me.
For the end, amongst Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Behold, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your might.
2 Deus exaudi orationem meam: auribus percipe verba oris mei.
O God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth.
3 Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes quæsierunt animam meam: et non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum.
For strangers have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)
4 Ecce enim Deus adiuvat me: et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.
For behold! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.
5 Averte mala inimicis meis: et in veritate tua disperde illos.
He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in your truth.
6 Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo Domine: quoniam bonum est:
I will willingly sacrifice to you: I will give thanks to your name, O Lord; for [it is] good.
7 Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me: et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.
For you have delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.