Psalms 54 — ENGLXXUP

54 Verse 1 For the end, among Hymns of instruction by David. ^{Verse 2} Hearken, O God, to my prayer; ^{Verse 3} Attend to me, and hearken to me: ^{Verse 4} Because of the voice of the enemy, and because of the oppression of the sinner: ^{Verse 5} My heart was troubled within me; ^{Verse 6} Fear and trembling came upon me, ^{Verse 7} And I said, O that I had wings as those of a dove! ^{Verse 8} Lo! I have fled afar off, ^{Verse 9} I waited for him that should deliver me ^{Verse 10} Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: ^{Verse 11} Day and night he shall go round about it upon its walls: ^{Verse 12} And usury and craft have not failed from its streets. ^{Verse 13} For if an enemy had reproached me, I would have endured it; ^{Verse 14} But thou, O man like-minded, ^{Verse 15} Who in companionship with me sweetened our food: ^{Verse 16} Let death come upon them, ^{Verse 17} I cried to God, ^{Verse 18} Evening, and morning, and at noon I will declare and make known my wants: ^{Verse 19} He shall deliver my soul in peace from them that draw nigh to me: ^{Verse 20} God shall hear, and bring them low, ^{Verse 21} He has reached forth his hand for retribution; ^{Verse 22} They were scattered at the anger of his countenance, ^{Verse 23} Cast thy care upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; ^{Verse 24} But thou, O God, shalt bring them down to the pit of destruction;