1 ¶ Save me, O God, in thy name and defend me by thy valour.

Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your power.

2 H ear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 F or strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul; they have not set God before them. Selah.

For strangers have risen against me And violent men have sought my life; They have not set God before them. Selah.

4 ¶ Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those that uphold my soul.

Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

5 H e shall reward evil unto my enemies; cut them off in thy truth.

He will recompense the evil to my foes; Destroy them in Your faithfulness.

6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.

Willingly I will sacrifice to You; I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good.

7 F or he has delivered me out of all trouble, and my eye has seen his desire upon my enemies.

For He has delivered me from all trouble, And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies.