Psalms 59 : 1 (HCSB)
*For 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.
Psalms 59 : 2 (HCSB)
Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed.
Psalms 59 : 3 (HCSB)
LORD, look! They set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.
Psalms 59 : 4 (HCSB)
For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.
Psalms 59 : 5 (HCSB)
You, LORD God of Hosts, God of Israel, rise up to punish all the nations; do not show grace to any wicked traitors. Selah
Psalms 59 : 6 (HCSB)
They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
Psalms 59 : 7 (HCSB)
Look, they spew from their mouths-- sharp words from their lips. "For who," *they say, "will hear?"
Psalms 59 : 8 (HCSB)
But You laugh at them, LORD; You ridicule all the nations.
Psalms 59 : 9 (HCSB)
I will keep watch for You, my strength, because God is my stronghold.
Psalms 59 : 10 (HCSB)
My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries.
Psalms 59 : 11 (HCSB)
Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By Your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield.
Psalms 59 : 12 (HCSB)
The sin of their mouths is the word of their lips, so let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies.
Psalms 59 : 13 (HCSB)
Consume *them in rage; consume them until they are gone. Then they will know to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah
Psalms 59 : 14 (HCSB)
And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
Psalms 59 : 15 (HCSB)
They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied.
Psalms 59 : 16 (HCSB)
But 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.
Psalms 59 : 17 (HCSB)
To You, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold-- my faithful God.

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