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PSALM 59

1For the lead player al-tashcheth, a David michtam,    when Saul sent out and they kept watch over the house to put him to death.

    2Save me from my enemies, my God,

          over those who rise against me make me safe.

    3Save me from the wrongdoers,

          and from men of bloodshed rescue me.

    4For, look, they lie in wait for my life,

          the powerful scheme against me—

              not for my wrong nor my offense, O LORD.

    5For no misdeed they rush,    aim their bows.

          Rise toward me and see!

    6And You, LORD, God of Armies, God of Israel,

          awake to make a reckoning with all the nations.

    Do not pardon all wrongdoing traitors.

selah

    7They come back at evening,

             they mutter like dogs.

              They prowl round the town.

    8Look, they speak out with their mouths—

          and swords in their lips—

                 for who would hear?

    9And You, LORD, laugh at them,

          You mock all the nations.

    10   My Strength,    for You I keep watch,

          for God is my fortress.

    11   My steadfast God will come to meet me,

          God will    grant me sight of my foes’ defeat.

    12   Do not kill them lest my people forget.

          Through Your force make them wander, pull them down,

              our shield and Master.

    13Through their mouth’s offense, the word of their lips

          they will be trapped in their haughtiness,

              and through the oaths and the falsehood they utter.

    14Destroy, O destroy in wrath, that they be no more,

          and it will be known to the ends of the earth

              that God rules over Jacob.

selah

    15   They come back at evening,

          they mutter like dogs.

              They prowl round the town.

    16They wander in search of food

             if they are not sated, till they pass the night.

    17But I shall sing of Your strength,

          and chant gladly each morning Your kindness.

    For You were a fortress for me,

          a haven when I was in straits.

    18My Strength, to You I would hymn,

          for God is my fortress,

              my steadfast God.