Psalm 59
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1For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.1For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A Davidic Miktam. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
2Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.2Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed.
3See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD.3 LORD, look! They set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.
4I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!4For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.
5You, LORD God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.5 LORD God of Hosts, You are the God of Israel, rise up to punish all the nations; do not show grace to any wicked traitors. Selah
6They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.6They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
7See what they spew from their mouths-- the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, "Who can hear us?"7Look, they spew from their mouths-- sharp words from their lips." For who," they say, "will hear?"
8But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations.8But You laugh at them, LORD; You ridicule all the nations.
9You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,9I will keep watch for You, my strength, because God is my stronghold.
10my God on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.10My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries.
11But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down.11Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By Your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield.
12For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter,12For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies.
13consume them in your wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.13Consume them in rage; consume them until they are gone. Then people will know throughout the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah
14They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.14And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
15They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied.15They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied.
16But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.16But I will sing of Your strength and will joyfully proclaim Your faithful love in the morning. For You have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.
17You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.17To You, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold-- my faithful God.
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