For the music director: with stringed instruments.

A maskil of David, when the Ziphites asked Saul

“Isn’t David hiding amongst us?”

God, save me by Your Name

and vindicate me with Your might.

God, hear my prayer

and listen to the words from my mouth.

Strangers have risen up against me.

Ruthless people seek my soul.

They don’t set God before them.

Selah

God is my helper, surely.

Adonai supports my soul.

Let evil recoil on my foes.

Shut their mouths with Your truth!

I will offer a freewill sacrifice to You.

Because it is good I will praise Your Name, Adonai.

For Adonai has delivered me from every trouble

and my eyes have gazed in triumph on my enemies.