1. Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
2. Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
3. For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them. Selah
4. Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
5. He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.
6. With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.
7. For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies. Psalm 55 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David.