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?"

54:1 Save me, God, by your name.

Vindicate me in your might.

54:2 Hear my prayer, God.

Listen to the words of my mouth.

54:3 For strangers have risen up against me.

Violent men have sought after my soul.

They haven't set God before them.

Selah.

54:4 Behold, God is my helper.

The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

54:5 He will repay the evil to my enemies.

Destroy them in your truth.

54:6 With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you.

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

54:7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble.

My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.