1(For the music leader. Use with stringed instruments. A special psalm that David wrote when the people of Ziph went to Saul and said, "David is hiding here with us.") Save me, God, by your power and prove that I am right.
2Listen to my prayer and hear what I say.
3Cruel strangers have attacked and want me dead. Not one of them cares about you.
4You will help me, Lord God, and keep me from falling;
5you will punish my enemies for their evil deeds. Be my faithful friend and destroy them.
6I will bring a gift and offer a sacrifice to you, LORD. I will praise your name because you are good.
7You have rescued me from all of my troubles, and my own eyes have seen my enemies fall.