Chapter 54

To the Overseer with stringed instruments. -- An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, 'Is not David hiding himself with us?'

1

O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me.

2

O God, hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth,

3

For strangers have risen up against me And terrible ones have sought my soul, They have not set God before them. Selah.

4

Lo, God is a helper to me, The Lord is with those supporting my soul,

5

Turn back doth the evil thing to mine enemies, In Thy truth cut them off.

6

With a free will-offering I sacrifice to Thee, I thank Thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good,

7

For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!