For [a]strangers are risen up against me, and [b]tyrants seek my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with [c]them that uphold my soul.

He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: Oh cut them off in thy [d]truth!

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 54:3 To wit, the Ziphims.
  2. Psalm 54:3 Saul and his army, which were like cruel beasts, and could not be satisfied but by his death.
  3. Psalm 54:4 Be they never so few, as he was with Jonathan.
  4. Psalm 54:5 According to thy faithful promise for my defense.

Arrogant foes are attacking me;(A)
    ruthless people(B) are trying to kill me(C)
    people without regard for God.[a](D)

Surely God is my help;(E)
    the Lord is the one who sustains me.(F)

Let evil recoil(G) on those who slander me;
    in your faithfulness(H) destroy them.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 54:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.