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 Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?' O God, save me by Thy name, and right me by Thy might.

2 Deus exaudi orationem meam: auribus percipe verba oris mei.

O God, hear my prayer; give ear 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 are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul; they have not set God before them. (Selah)

4 Ecce enim Deus adiuvat me: et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul.

5 Averte mala inimicis meis: et in veritate tua disperde illos.

He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.

6 Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo Domine: quoniam bonum est:

With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy name, O LORD, for it is good.

7 Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me: et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.

For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.