Psalms 59:1-9

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

2Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from bloodthirsty men.

3For look, they lie in wait for my life; The mighty gather against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.

4They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold!

5You therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations; Do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah

6At evening they return, They growl like a dog, And go all around the city.

7Indeed, they belch with their mouth; Swords are in their lips; For they say, “Who hears?”

8But You, O Lord, shall laugh at them; You shall have all the nations in derision.

9I will wait for You, O You his Strength; For God is my defense.