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 end, among 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 adjuvat 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.