Psalm 59:1-2

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A Prayer for Protection

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam [^Cperhaps “inscription”] of David when Saul sent men to ·watch David’s house [^Lthe house] to kill him [1 Sam. 19:11–17].

59 God, ·save [protect] me from my enemies.
·Protect me [Give me refuge] from those who ·come [rise] against me.
²·Save [Protect] me from those who do evil
and ·save me from [give me victory over] ·murderers [the bloodthirsty].

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Psalm 59:1-2 Expanded Bible

A Prayer for Protection

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam [C perhaps “inscription”] of David when Saul sent men to ·watch David’s house [L the house] to kill him [1 Sam. 19:11–17].

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Psalm 59:1-2

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For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam [^Cperhaps “inscription”] of David when Saul sent men to ·watch David’s house [^Lthe house] to kill him [1 Sam. 19:11–17].