Psalm 59 NIV ISV Parallel

◄ Psalm 59 ►

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1For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.

1Save me from my enemies, my God! Keep me safe from those who rise up against me.

2Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.

2Save me from those who practice evil; deliver me from bloodthirsty men.

3See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD.

3Look, they lie in ambush for my life; these violent men gather together against me, but not because of any transgression or sin of mine, LORD.

4I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!

4Without any fault on my part, they rush together and prepare themselves. Get up! Come help me! Pay attention!

5You, LORD God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.

5You, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, God of Israel, stir yourself up to punish all the nations. Show no mercy to those wicked transgressors. Interlude

6They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

6At night they return like howling dogs; they prowl around the city.

7See what they spew from their mouths-- the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, "Who can hear us?"

7Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?"

8But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations.

8But you, LORD, will laugh at them; you will mock all the nations.

9You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,

9My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress.

10my God on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.

10My God of Gracious Love will meet me; God will enable me to see what happens to my enemies.

11But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down.

11Don't kill them! Otherwise, my people may forget. By your power make them stumble around; bring them down low, Lord, our Shield.

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

12The sin of their mouth is the word on their lips. They will be caught in their own conceit; for they speak curses and lies.

13consume them in your wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.

13Go ahead and destroy them in anger! Wipe them out, and they will know to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Interlude

14They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

14At night they return like howling dogs; they prowl around the city.

15They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied.

15They scavenge for food. If they find nothing, they become hungry and growl.

16But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

16But I will sing of your power and in the morning I will shout for joy about your gracious love. For you have been a fortress for me; and a refuge when I am distressed.

17You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

17My Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, God of Gracious Love, are my fortress.

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