Psalms 54

1 For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Is not David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a Maskil of David, When the Ziphim came and said to Saul, Behold, David is hiding himself with us.” O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength grant me justice.

2 Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They have not set God before them. (Selah)

For strangers [to goodness] are risen up against me, and powerful oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

4 Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

Behold, God is a helper unto me: the Lord is among those that uphold my soul.

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

He will cause the evil to return upon those that regard me with envy: in thy truth cut them off.

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

I will liberally sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Lord; for it is good.

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

For out of all distress hath he delivered me: and my eye hath seen [its desire] on my enemies.