1For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,
2when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is hiding among us.”[#1 Sm 23:19; 26:1.]
3O God, by your name save me.[#: one is present in one’s name, hence God as revealed to human beings.]
By your strength defend my cause.
4O God, hear my prayer.
Listen to the words of my mouth.
5Strangers have risen against me;
the ruthless seek my life;
they do not keep God before them.
6God is present as my helper;[#Ps 118:7.]
the Lord sustains my life.
7Turn back the evil upon my foes;
in your faithfulness, destroy them.
8Then I will offer you generous sacrifice
and give thanks to your name, Lord , for it is good.
9Because it has rescued me from every trouble,
and my eyes look down on my foes.