| 1For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power! | 1For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power! |
| 2O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say! | 2O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say! |
| 3For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah) | 3For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah) |
| 4Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me. | 4Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me. |
| 5May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them! | 5May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them! |
| 6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good! | 6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good! |
| 7Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies. | 7Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies. |
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