The Book of Psalms

Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.(a)

(b)

Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.(c)

I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord ; for it is good.

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

(a)54:1 chief…: or, overseer

(b)54:1 Maschil: or, of instruction

Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. Selah.

Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, LORD, for it is good.

For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.