Psalms, 59

1. [For the choirmaster Tune: 'Do not destroy' Of David In a quiet voice When Saul sent men to watch David's house in order to have him killed] Rescue me from my enemies, my God, be my stronghold from my assailants,

1. To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

2. rescue me from evil-doers, from men of violence save me.

2. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

3. Look at them, lurking to ambush me, violent men are attacking me, for no fault, no sin of mine, Yahweh,

3. For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not [for] my transgression, nor [for] my sin, O LORD.

4. for no guilt, they come running to take up position. Wake up, stand by me and keep watch,

4. They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault: awake to help me, and behold.

5. Yahweh, God of Sabaoth, God of Israel, rise up, to punish all the nations, show no mercy to all these malicious traitors.Pause

5. Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.

6. Back they come at nightfall, snarling like curs, prowling through the town.

6. They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

7. Look how they rant in speech with swords on their lips, 'Who is there to hear us?'

7. Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords [are] in their lips: for who, [say they], doth hear?

8. For your part, Yahweh, you laugh at them, you make mockery of all nations.

8. But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

9. My strength, I keep my eyes fixed on you. For my stronghold is God,

9. [Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee: for God [is] my defence.

10. the God who loves me faithfully is coming to meet me, God will let me feast my eyes on those who lie in wait for me.

10. The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.

11. Do not annihilate them, or my people may forget; shake them in your power, bring them low, Lord, our shield.

11. Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

12. Sin is in their mouths, sin on their lips, so let them be trapped in their pride for the curses and lies that they utter.

12. [For] the sin of their mouth [and] the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying [which] they speak.

13. Destroy them in your anger, destroy them till they are no more, and let it be known that God is Master in Jacob and the whole wide world.Pause

13. Consume [them] in wrath, consume [them], that they [may] not [be]: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

14. Back they come at nightfall, snarling like curs, prowling through the town,

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

15. scavenging for something to eat, growling unless they have their fill.

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

16. And so I will sing of your strength, in the morning acclaim your faithful love; you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge when I was in trouble.

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. My strength, I will make music for you, for my stronghold is God, the God who loves me faithfully.

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