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Psalm 59:1-2
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Psalm 59

For the music leader. Do not destroy. A miktam[a] of David, when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to kill him.

59 Oh, my God, deliver me from my enemies;
    put me out of reach from those who rise up against me.
2 Deliver me from evildoers;
    save me from the bloodthirsty.

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  1. Psalm 59:1 Perhaps inscription
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Psalm 59:1-2
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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)

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  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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