Psalm 59

For the choir director. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam, when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him.

1Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.

2Rescue me from those who do wrong, and save me from men of bloodshed.

3For see, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men band together against me, not for any transgression or sin of mine, Yahweh.

4Through no guilt of mine they run and take their positions. Wake up to meet me, and see!

5You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to any wicked traitors. Selah.

6They come back at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl around the city.

7See, they spew out words with their mouths; swords are on their lips, for they think, “Who hears?”

8But you, Yahweh, laugh at them; you scoff at all the nations.

9Because of his strength I will watch for you, for God is my fortress.

10My God in his steadfast love will come to meet me; God will let me look in triumph on those who lie in wait for me.

11Do not kill them, or my people will forget; make them wander by your power and bring them down, Lord, our shield.

12For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies they speak.

13Consume them in wrath; consume them until they are no more. Then they will know that God rules over Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah.

14They come back at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl around the city.

15They wander about for food, and if they are not satisfied, they stay all night.

16But I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will sing aloud of your steadfast love, for you have been my fortress and a refuge in the day of my trouble.

17My Strength, I will sing praises to you, for God is my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.