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 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 Deus exaudi orationem meam: auribus percipe verba oris mei.

Hear my prayer, God. 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. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t 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 the one who sustains my soul.

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

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

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

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

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

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