Psalms 54

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” 1

Save me, God, by your name.

Vindicate me in your might.

2

Hear my prayer, God.

Listen to the words of my mouth.

3

For strangers have risen up against me.

Violent men have sought after my soul.

They haven’t set God before them.

Selah.

4

Behold, God is my helper.

The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

5

He will repay the evil to my enemies.

Destroy them in your truth.

6

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you.

I will give thanks to your name, LORD, for it is good.

7

For he has delivered me out of all trouble.

My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.