1For the music director. With stringed instruments. A meditation by David, when the Ziphites came and told Saul, “Isn’t David hiding among us?” God, save me by your name. Defend me by your power.
2God, hear my prayer. Listen to what I say.
3Because strangers have risen against me. Violent men want to kill me. They don't respect God. (Selah)
4Look, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who keeps me alive.
5He will pay back my enemies for their evil. Destroy them with your truth.
6I will offer you a willing sacrifice. I will thank your name, Yahweh, because it is good.
7For he has saved me from all trouble. I have seen my enemies defeated.