Psalms 59

Berean Standard Bible

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David prays to God for deliverance and protection from his enemies and men of bloodshed who lie in wait and attack him despite his innocence. He calls upon the Lord God of Hosts to punish the wicked and describes how his adversaries return in the evening, prowling the city like dogs and speaking sharp words. Amidst their plotting and insults, the speaker affirms that the Lord laughs at them and remains his fortress and strength. He asks God not to kill them immediately so his people do not forget, but instead to scatter and consume them in wrath for their sinful words. Finally, the speaker resolves to sing of God's strength and loving devotion in the morning, praising Him as his refuge and fortress in times of trouble.

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¹Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. ²Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. ³See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. ⁴For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. ⁵O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah ⁶They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. ⁷See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” ⁸But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations. ⁹I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. ¹⁰My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. ¹¹Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield. ¹²By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter. ¹³Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah ¹⁴They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. ¹⁵They scavenge for food, and growl if they are not satisfied. ¹⁶But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. ¹⁷To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

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