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Psalm 59:1-4
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Psalm 59[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When Saul had sent men to watch David’s house(A) in order to kill him.

1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;(B)
    be my fortress against those who are attacking me.(C)
2 Deliver me from evildoers(D)
    and save me from those who are after my blood.(E)

3 See how they lie in wait for me!
    Fierce men conspire(F) against me
    for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.
4 I have done no wrong,(G) yet they are ready to attack me.(H)
    Arise to help me; look on my plight!(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 59:1 In Hebrew texts 59:1-17 is numbered 59:2-18.
  2. Psalm 59:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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