59:1 For 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; protect me from those who rise up against me.

59:2 Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men.

59:3 See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD.

59:4 I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!

59:5 O LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors. Selah

59:6 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

59:7 See what they spew from their mouths--they spew out swords from their lips, and they say, "Who can hear us?"

59:8 But you, O LORD, laugh at them; you scoff at all those nations.

59:9 O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress,

59:10 my loving God. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.

59:11 But do not kill them, O Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might make them wander about, and bring them down.

59:12 For 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,

59:13 consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

59:14 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

59:15 They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied.

59:16 But 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.

59:17 O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.