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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. | 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. |
2Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood. | 2Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood. |
3See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD. | 3See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense 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! | 4I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight! |
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 Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors. |
6They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. | 6They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about 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?" | 7See what they spew from their mouths-- the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, "Who can hear us?" |
8But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations. | 8But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations. |
9You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress, | 9You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are 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 on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. |
11But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down. | 11But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down. |
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, | 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, |
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. | 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. |
14They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. | 14They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city. |
15They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied. | 15They wander about for food and howl if not satisfied. |
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 strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. |
17You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. | 17You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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