Psalm 53 – Deus, in nomine tuo

A prayer for help in distress.

[1] Unto the end, In verses, understanding for David. [2] When the men of Ziph had come and said to Saul: Is not David hidden with us? [3] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy strength. [4] O God, hear my prayer: give ear to the words of my mouth. [5] For strangers have risen up against me; and the mighty have sought after my soul: and they have not set God before their eyes.

[6] For behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul. [7] Turn back the evils upon my enemies; and cut them off in thy truth. [8] I will freely sacrifice to thee, and will give praise, O God, to thy name: because it is good: [9] For thou hast delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath looked down upon my enemies.