1. [To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, {A Psalm} of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. {chief...: or, overseer} {Maschil: or, of instruction}

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

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

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

5. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. {mine...: Heb. those that observe me}

6. I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for {it is} good.

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