Psalm 59:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

For the choir director; al tashcheth; a miktam by David when Saul sent men to watch David’s home and kill him.

59 Rescue me from my enemies, O my God.
Protect me from those who attack me.
²Rescue me from troublemakers.
Save me from bloodthirsty people.

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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

GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

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Psalm 59:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

For the choir director; al tashcheth; a miktam by David when Saul sent men to watch David’s home and 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.

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Psalm 59:1-2 GOD’S WORD Translation

For the choir director; al tashcheth; a miktam by David when Saul sent men to watch David’s home and 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.

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Psalm 59:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

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.