Psalms, chapter 54

(For the music leader. Use with stringed instruments. A special psalm that David wrote when the people of Ziph went to Saul 54 Title the people of Ziph … Saul: Like Doeg (52 Title), the people of Ziph tried to help King Saul kill David (1 Sam 23.19; 26.1). See also the mini-article called “David,” and said, “David is hiding here with us.”)

Trusting God in Times of Trouble

ave me, God, by your power and prove that I am right.

2Listen to my prayer and hear what I say.

3Cruel strangers have attacked and want me dead.

Not one of them cares about you.

4You will help me, Lord God, and keep me from falling;

5you will punish my enemies for their evil deeds.

Be my faithful friend and destroy them.

6I will bring a gift and offer a sacrifice to you, Lord.

I will praise your name because you are good.

7You have rescued me from all my troubles,

and my own eyes have seen my enemies fall.