Psalm 5423

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song24 by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: “David is hiding with us.”25

54:1 O God, deliver me by your name!1

Vindicate me2 by your power!

54:2 O God, listen to my prayer!

Pay attention to what I say!3

54:3 For foreigners4 attack me;5

ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life.6

(Selah)

54:4 Look, God is my deliverer!7

The Lord is among those who support me.8

54:5 May those who wait to ambush me9 be repaid for their evil!10

As a demonstration of your faithfulness,11 destroy them!

54:6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice12 to you!

I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good!

54:7 Surely13 he rescues me from all trouble,14

and I triumph over my enemies.15