Psalm 54

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?

1        Save me, O God, by thy great name,

                   and judge me by thy strength:

2        My prayer hear, O God; give ear

                    unto my words at length.

3        For they that strangers are to me

                   do up against me rise;

          Oppressors seek my soul, and God

                   set not before their eyes.

4        The Lord my God my helper is,

                   lo, therefore I am bold:

          He taketh part with ev'ry one

                   that doth my soul uphold.

5        Unto mine enemies he shall

                   mischief and ill repay:

          O for thy truth's sake cut them off,

                   and sweep them clean away.

6        I will a sacrifice to thee

                   give with free willingness;

          Thy name, O Lord, because 'tis good,

                   with praise I will confess.

7        For he hath me delivered

                   from all adversities;

          And his desire mine eye hath seen

                   upon mine enemies.