Psalms 59:1-9

1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me;

2deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.

3For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,

4for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Awake, come to meet me, and see!

5You, Lord God of hosts, are God of Israel. Rouse yourself to punish all the nations; spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. Selah

6Each evening they come back, howling like dogs and prowling about the city.

7There they are, bellowing with their mouths with swords in their lips— for "Who," they think, "will hear us?"

8But you, O Lord, laugh at them; you hold all the nations in derision.

9O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you, O God, are my fortress.