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59:1  For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A Davidic Miktam. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
59:2  Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed.
59:3   LORD, look! They set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.
59:4  For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.
59:5   LORD God of Hosts, You are the God of Israel, rise up to punish all the nations; do not show grace to any wicked traitors. Selah
59:6  They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
59:7  Look, they spew from their mouths-- sharp words from their lips." For who," they say, "will hear?"
59:8  But You laugh at them, LORD; You ridicule all the nations.
59:9  I will keep watch for You, my strength, because God is my stronghold.
59:10  My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries.
59:11  Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By Your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield.
59:12  For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies.
59:13  Consume them in rage; consume them until they are gone. Then people will know throughout the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah
59:14  And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
59:15  They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied.
59:16  But I will sing of Your strength and will joyfully proclaim Your faithful love in the morning. For You have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.
59:17  To You, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold-- my faithful God.