1. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy might.
2. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3. For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah
4. Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
5. He shall requite the evil unto mine enemies: destroy thou them in thy truth.