Thematic Bible
Psalm 59:1 (show verse)
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when Saul sent men to surround his house and murder him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me!
Psalm 59:2 (show verse)
Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!
Psalm 59:3 (show verse)
For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O Lord.
Psalm 59:4 (show verse)
Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!
Psalm 59:5 (show verse)
You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)
Psalm 59:6 (show verse)
They return in the evening; they growl like a dog and prowl around outside the city.
Psalm 59:7 (show verse)
Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, "Who hears?"
Psalm 59:8 (show verse)
But you, O Lord, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.
Psalm 59:9 (show verse)
You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.
Psalm 59:10 (show verse)
The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies.
Psalm 59:11 (show verse)
Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!
Psalm 59:12 (show verse)
They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!
Psalm 59:13 (show verse)
Angrily wipe them out! Wipe them out so they vanish! Let them know that God rules in Jacob and to the ends of the earth! (Selah)
Psalm 59:14 (show verse)
They return in the evening; they growl like a dog and prowl around outside the city.
Psalm 59:15 (show verse)
They wander around looking for something to eat; they refuse to sleep until they are full.
Psalm 59:16 (show verse)
As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble.
Psalm 59:17 (show verse)
You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.