For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song 2 by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: “David is hiding with us.” 3
54:1 O God, deliver me by your name! 4
Vindicate me 5 by your power!
54:2 O God, listen to my prayer!
Pay attention to what I say! 6
54:3 For foreigners 7 attack me; 8
ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. 9 (Selah)
54:4 Look, God is my deliverer! 10
The Lord is among those who support me. 11
54:5 May those who wait to ambush me 12 be repaid for their evil! 13
As a demonstration of your faithfulness, 14 destroy them!
54:6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice 15 to you!
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good!
54:7 Surely 16 he rescues me from all trouble, 17
and I triumph over my enemies. 18