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Psalms 53

1For the End; in hymns; concerning understanding; by David;

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2when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Is not David hiding with us?"

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3Save me, O God, in Your name, And judge me in Your power.

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4O God, hear my prayer; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

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5For strangers rise up against me, And the powerful seek after my soul; They have not set God before them. (Pause)

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6For behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the protector of my soul.

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7He will return evils to my enemies; Utterly destroy them in Your truth.

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8I will sacrifice to You voluntarily; I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good.

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9You delivered me from all my afflictions, And my eye looked upon my enemies.

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