1For the leader: with stringed instruments: a maskil: for David (when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is in hiding among us.”) SAVE me, God, by the power of your name, and vindicate me through your might.
2God, hear my prayer, listen to my supplication.
3Violent men rise to attack me, ruthless men seek my life; they give no thought to God. [Selah]
4But God is my helper, the Lord the sustainer of my life.
5May their own malice recoil on the foes who beset me! Show yourself faithful and destroy them.
6Freely I shall offer you a sacrifice and praise your name, LORD, as is most seemly;
7God has rescued me from every trouble; I look with delight on the downfall of my enemies.