Psalm 59

1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.AKJV — Psalm 59:1

2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.AKJV — Psalm 59:2

3 For, see, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.AKJV — Psalm 59:3

4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.AKJV — Psalm 59:4

5 You therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.AKJV — Psalm 59:5

6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.AKJV — Psalm 59:6

7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, does hear?AKJV — Psalm 59:7

8 But you, O LORD, shall laugh at them; you shall have all the heathen in derision.AKJV — Psalm 59:8

9 Because of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.AKJV — Psalm 59:9

10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.AKJV — Psalm 59:10

11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by your power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.AKJV — Psalm 59:11

12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.AKJV — Psalm 59:12

13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God rules in Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah.AKJV — Psalm 59:13

14 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.AKJV — Psalm 59:14

15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.AKJV — Psalm 59:15

16 But I will sing of your power; yes, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning: for you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.AKJV — Psalm 59:16

17 To you, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.AKJV — Psalm 59:17