Psalm 59:1-2

Contemporary English Version

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”^[a] A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.)

A Prayer for Protection

¹^(A) Save me, God! Protect me
from enemy attacks!
²Keep me safe from brutal people
who want to kill me.

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Footnotes

Psalm 59 Don't Destroy: See the note at Psalm 57.

Psalm 59:1-2

New International Version

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.

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

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Footnotes

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

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 59:1-2

Contemporary English Version

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”^[a] A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.)

A Prayer for Protection

Footnotes

Cross references

Psalm 59:1-2

New International Version

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.

Footnotes

Cross references

More on the NIV

Psalm 59:1-2 Contemporary English Version

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”[a] A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.)

A Prayer for Protection

Footnotes

Cross references

Psalm 59:1-2 New International Version

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.

Footnotes

Cross references

More on the NIV

Psalm 59:1-2

Contemporary English Version

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”^[a] A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.)

Psalm 59:1-2

New International Version

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.