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. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself amongst 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 adjuvat 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.