1 S ave me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.

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

O God, hear my prayer; 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 are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. Selah.

4 B ehold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul.

5 H e shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.

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

I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because it is good.

7 F or he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen upon mine enemies.