Psalms 59
1 For the choirmaster. To the tune “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch the house so they could kill him.
2 Rescue me from my enemies, my God; keep me safe from those who rise against me.
3 Rescue me from those who do evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.
4 They lie in wait for my life; fierce men gather against me, though I have committed no offense or sin, LORD.
5 Though I am innocent, they rush to prepare themselves. Wake up and meet me, and see!
6 You, LORD God of Armies, God of Israel, wake up to punish all the nations; show no mercy to any wicked traitor. Selah.
7 They return at evening, growling like dogs and prowling around the city.
8 They spew words from their mouths; swords are on their lips. “Who is listening?”
9 But you, LORD, laugh at them; you mock all the nations.
10 His strength—I wait for you, because God is my stronghold.
11 My God of faithful love will come to meet me; God will let me look upon those who spy on me.
12 Do not kill them, so my people will not forget. By your power make them wander, and bring them down, Lord, our shield.
13 For the sin of their mouths, for the words on their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, because of the curses and lies they speak.
14 Consume them in your fury; consume them until they are no more. Then they will know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth. Selah.
15 They return at evening, growling like dogs and prowling around the city.
16 They wander in search of food; if they are not satisfied, they spend the night there.
17 But I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will joyfully celebrate your faithful love, for you have been my stronghold and my refuge on the day of my distress.
18 My strength, I will sing to you, because God is my stronghold, my God of faithful love.
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