1 S ave me by Your name, O God. And stand with me by Your power.

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

3 F or strangers have risen against me. And men who hurt others want to take my life. They do not think about God.

4 S ee, God is my Helper. The Lord is the One Who keeps my soul alive.

5 H e will punish those who hate me, for the wrong they have done. He will destroy them because He is faithful.

6 I will be glad to give You a gift on the altar. I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good.

7 F or He has taken me out of all trouble. And my eyes have looked without fear upon those who hate me.