Psalm 59

59:1

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

59:2

Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.

59:3

See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.

59:4

For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.

59:5

O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah

59:6

They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

59:7

See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”

59:8

But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.

59:9

I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

59:10

My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.

59:11

Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

59:12

By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.

59:13

Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

59:14

They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

59:15

They scavenge for food, and growl if they are not satisfied.

59:16

But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

59:17

To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.