Psalms 59:1-9

1For the music director: “Do Not Destroy,” a Michtam of David, when Saul sent men to watch the house to kill him.

2Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Set me on high, away from those who rise up against me.

3Deliver me from workers of iniquity. Rescue me from bloodthirsty men.

4For behold, they lie in wait for me. Defiant men stir up strife against me— not for my transgression or sin, Adonai.

5For no guilt of mine, they run and set things up. Awake! Help me! Look!

6For You are Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot, the God of Israel! Rouse Yourself to punish all the nations. Show no mercy to any iniquitous traitors. Selah

7They return at evening, snarling like a dog, prowling about the city.

8See, they are spewing with their mouth —swords in their lips— “After all, who is listening?”

9But You, Adonai, are laughing at them. You scoff at all the nations.