Psalm 54

Psalm 54

1. For the choir director: A psalm[a] of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments. 1 1 Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! 1 Defend me with your might.

2. Listen to my prayer, O God. 2 Pay attention to my plea.

3. For strangers are attacking me; 3 violent people are trying to kill me. 3 They care nothing for God. Interlude

4. But God is my helper. 4 The Lord keeps me alive!

5. May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them. 5 Do as you promised and put an end to them.

6. I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you; 6 I will praise your name, O Lord, 6 for it is good.

7. For you have rescued me from my troubles 7 and helped me to triumph over my enemies.

Footnotes:
a. 54:Title: Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.