1 For the Chief Musician ; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David ; when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us ? Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
2 Hear my prayer, O God ; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul : They have not set God before them. [Selah
4 Behold, God is my helper : The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
5 He will requite the evil unto mine enemies : Destroy thou them in thy truth.
6 With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee : I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble ; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.