1 {To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David; when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us?} O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice. DBY — Psalm 54:1
2 O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth. DBY — Psalm 54:2
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. Selah. DBY — Psalm 54:3
4 Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul. DBY — Psalm 54:4
5 He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off. DBY — Psalm 54:5
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because it is good. DBY — Psalm 54:6
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [its desire] upon mine enemies. DBY — Psalm 54:7
8 DBY — Psalm 54:8