Psalms 59 : 1 (NET)
*For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when Saul sent men to surround his house and murder him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me!
Psalms 59 : 2 (NET)
Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!
Psalms 59 : 3 (NET)
For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O LORD.
Psalms 59 : 4 (NET)
Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!
Psalms 59 : 5 (NET)
You, O LORD God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)
Psalms 59 : 6 (NET)
They return in the evening; they growl like a dog and prowl around outside the city.
Psalms 59 : 7 (NET)
Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, "Who hears?"
Psalms 59 : 8 (NET)
But you, O LORD, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.
Psalms 59 : 9 (NET)
You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.
Psalms 59 : 10 (NET)
The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies.
Psalms 59 : 11 (NET)
Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!
Psalms 59 : 12 (NET)
They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!
Psalms 59 : 13 (NET)
Angrily wipe them out! Wipe them out so they vanish! Let them know that God rules in Jacob and to the ends of the earth! (Selah)
Psalms 59 : 14 (NET)
They return in the evening; they growl like a dog and prowl around outside the city.
Psalms 59 : 15 (NET)
They wander around looking for something to eat; they refuse to sleep until they are full.
Psalms 59 : 16 (NET)
As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble.
Psalms 59 : 17 (NET)
You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.
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