1 God, by your name deliver me, and by your power vindicate me. ISV — Psalm 54:1
2 God, listen to my prayer, and pay attention to the words of my mouth. ISV — Psalm 54:2
3 For the arrogant have arisen against me; oppressors have sought to take my life. They do not keep God in mind! b54:3 Lit. before them Interlude ISV — Psalm 54:3
4 Look, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who are guarding my life. ISV — Psalm 54:4
5 He will turn the evil upon those who lie in wait for me. Cut them off with your truth. ISV — Psalm 54:5
6 With a free will offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, LORD, because it is good, ISV — Psalm 54:6
7 for he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have seen the end of c54:7 The Heb. lacks the end of my enemies. ISV — Psalm 54:7