1 For 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!

2 O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

3 For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life.(Selah)

4 Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me.

5 May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!

6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good!

7 Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.