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 Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy might.

2 Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.

Hear my prayer, O God; 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 mine helper: the Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

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

He shall requite the evil unto mine enemies: 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 seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.