Psalms 53
1 For the end, among the Hymns of
instruction by David, 2 when the
Ziphites came and said to Saul, Lo, is not David hid with us?
3 Save me, O God, by thy name, and
judge me by thy might. 4 O God, hear
my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth.
5 For strangers have risen up against
me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them.
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6 For lo! God assists me; and the Lord
is the helper of my soul. 7 He shall
return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in thy truth.
8 I will willingly sacrifice to thee:
I will give thanks to thy name, O Lord; for
it is good.
9 For thou hast delivered me out of
all affliction, and mine eye has seen my desire upon
mine enemies.