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59:1  For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when Saul sent people to watch his house and kill him.
59:2  Rescue me from my enemies, my God; lift me out of reach of my foes.
59:3  Deliver me from evildoers; from the bloodthirsty save me.
59:4  They have set an ambush for my life; the powerful conspire against me. For no offense or misdeed of mine, Lord,
59:5  for no fault they hurry to take up arms. Come near and see my plight!
59:6  You, Lord God of hosts, are the God of Israel! Awake! Punish all the nations. Have no mercy on these worthless traitors. Selah
59:7  Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city.
59:8  Their mouths pour out insult; sharp words are on their lips. They say: “Who is there to hear?”
59:9  But you, Lord, laugh at them; you deride all the nations.
59:10  My strength, for you I watch; you, God, are my fortress,
59:11  my loving God. May God go before me, and show me my fallen foes.
59:12  Slay them, God, lest they deceive my people. Shake them by your power; Lord, our shield, bring them down.
59:13  For the sinful words of their mouths and lips let them be caught in their pride. For the lies they have told under oath
59:14  destroy them in anger, destroy till they are no more. Then people will know God rules over Jacob, yes, even to the ends of the earth. Selah
59:15  Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city.
59:16  They roam about as scavengers; if they are not filled, they howl.
59:17  But I shall sing of your strength, extol your mercy at dawn, For you are my fortress, my refuge in time of trouble.