King James Version KJV
Revised Standard Version RSV
1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
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To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, "David is in hiding among us." Save me, O God, by thy name, and vindicate me by thy might.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
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Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
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For insolent men have risen against me, ruthless men seek my life; they do not set God before them. [Selah]
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
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Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
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He will requite my enemies with evil; in thy faithfulness put an end to them.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
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With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to thee; I will give thanks to thy name, O LORD, for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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For thou hast delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.
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