Psalm 59:1-2

International Standard Version

To the Director: A special Davidic psalm^[a] to the tune of^[b] “Do Not Destroy,” when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to kill him.

A Prayer for Deliverance and Justice

59 Save me from my enemies, my God!
Keep me safe from those who rise up against me.
²Save me from those who practice evil;
deliver me from bloodthirsty men.

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Psalm 59:1 The Heb. reads miktam
Psalm 59:1 Lit. David according to

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

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Psalm 59:1-2

International Standard Version

To the Director: A special Davidic psalm^[a] to the tune of^[b] “Do Not Destroy,” when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to kill him.

A Prayer for Deliverance and Justice

Footnotes

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 International Standard Version

To the Director: A special Davidic psalm[a] to the tune of[b] “Do Not Destroy,” when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to kill him.

A Prayer for Deliverance and Justice

Footnotes

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

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Psalm 59:1-2

International Standard Version

To the Director: A special Davidic psalm^[a] to the tune of^[b] “Do Not Destroy,” when Saul sent men to watch the house in order to 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.