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The American Standard Version of 1901

Psalms 54

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 1 of them that uphold my soul. 1) Or with

5

1 He will requite the evil unto 2 mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth. 1) Another reading is The evil shall return 2) Or them that lie in wait for me

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.



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