Psalms 54

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	NEW JERUSALEM
1 For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,	1 [For the choirmaster On stringed instruments Poem Of David When the Ziphites went to Saul andsaid,'Is not David hiding with us?'] God, save me by your name, in your power vindicate me.
2 when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "David is hiding among us."	2 God, hear my prayer, listen to the words I speak.
3 O God, by your name save me. By your strength defend my cause.	3 Arrogant men are attacking me, bullies hounding me to death, no room in their thoughts forGod.Pause
4 O God, hear my prayer. Listen to the words of my mouth.	4 But now God is coming to my help, the Lord, among those who sustain me.
5 The arrogant have risen against me; the ruthless seek my life; they do not keep God before them. Selah	5 May their wickedness recoil on those who lie in wait for me. Yahweh, in your constancy destroy them.
6 God is present as my helper; the Lord sustains my life.	6 How gladly wil I offer you sacrifice, and praise your name, for it is good,
7 Turn back the evil upon my foes; in your faithfulness, destroy them.	7 for it has rescued me from al my troubles, and my eye has feasted on my enemies.
8 Then I will offer you generous sacrifice and praise your gracious name, LORD,
9 Because it has rescued me from every trouble, and my eyes look down on my foes.