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 judica 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 adjuvat 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.