1 [For the choir director; on stringed instruments; a [maskil] by David when people from the city of Ziph told Saul that David was hiding among them.] O God, save me by your name, and defend me with your might.

2 O God, hear my prayer, and open your ears to the words from my mouth.

3 Strangers have attacked me. Ruthless people seek my life. They do not think about God. [Selah]

4 God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life.

5 My enemies spy on me. Pay them back with evil. Destroy them with your truth!

6 I will make a sacrifice to you along with a freewill offering. I will give thanks to your good name, O LORD.

7 Your name rescues me from every trouble. My eyes will gloat over my enemies.