1. For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,
2. when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is hiding among us.”
3. O God, by your name save me.By your strength defend my cause.
4. O God, hear my prayer.Listen to the words of my mouth.
5. Strangers have risen against me;the ruthless seek my life;they do not keep God before them.Selah
6. God is present as my helper;the Lord sustains my life.
7. Turn back the evil upon my foes;in your faithfulness, destroy them.
8. Then I will offer you generous sacrificeand give thanks to your name, Lord, for it is good.