Book Two (Psalms 42-72) "Concerning Israel as a Nation"

Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?


1.   Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2.   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.

4.   Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

5.   He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

6.   I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise 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.


To the chief Musician on Neginoth.


subtitle To the chief Musician. See The Companion Bible, Appendix 64.

on = relating to.

Neginoth = stringed instruments. See The Companion Bible Appendix #65. XV.