Psalms 59:1-9

1Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me!

2Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!

3For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O Lord.

4Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!

5You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)

6They return in the evening; they growl like a dog and prowl around outside the city.

7Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, “Who hears?”

8But you, O Lord, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.

9You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.