Psalm 59

1 Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me.WEB — Psalm 59:1

2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.WEB — Psalm 59:2

3 For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, Not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh.WEB — Psalm 59:3

4 I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me!WEB — Psalm 59:4

5 You, Yahweh God of hosts, the God of Israel, Rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.WEB — Psalm 59:5

6 They return at evening, howling like dogs, And prowl around the city.WEB — Psalm 59:6

7 Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, “For,” they say, “who hears us?”WEB — Psalm 59:7

8 But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.WEB — Psalm 59:8

9 Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, For God is my high tower.WEB — Psalm 59:9

10 My God will go before me with his lovingkindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.WEB — Psalm 59:10

11 Don't kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.WEB — Psalm 59:11

12 For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, Let them be caught in their pride, For the curses and lies which they utter.WEB — Psalm 59:12

13 Consume them in wrath. Consume them, and they will be no more. Let them know that God rules in Jacob, To the ends of the earth. Selah.WEB — Psalm 59:13

14 At evening let them return. Let them howl like a dog, and go around the city.WEB — Psalm 59:14

15 They shall wander up and down for food, And wait all night if they aren't satisfied.WEB — Psalm 59:15

16 But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your lovingkindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, A refuge in the day of my distress.WEB — Psalm 59:16

17 To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. Psalm 60 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.WEB — Psalm 59:17