Psalm 59[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When Saul had sent men to watch David’s house(A) in order to kill him.

Deliver me from my enemies, O God;(B)
    be my fortress against those who are attacking me.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 59:1 In Hebrew texts 59:1-17 is numbered 59:2-18.
  2. Psalm 59:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

59 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

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14 They return at evening,
    snarling like dogs,
    and prowl about the city.
15 They wander about for food(A)
    and howl if not satisfied.
16 But I will sing(B) of your strength,(C)
    in the morning(D) I will sing of your love;(E)
for you are my fortress,(F)
    my refuge in times of trouble.(G)

17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
    you, God, are my fortress,
    my God on whom I can rely.(H)

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

15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.

16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

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