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.

Deliver me from my enemies, O God;(B)
    be my fortress against those who are attacking me.(C)

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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

59 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

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29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain—
    may your salvation, God, protect me.(A)

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29 But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.

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14 “Because he[a] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 91:14 That is, probably the king

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

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