GodsWord - Psalms - 59

59:1  Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me.

59:2  Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people.

59:3  They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O LORD, but not because of any disobedience,

59:4  or any sin, or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see for yourself.

59:5  O LORD God of Armies, God of Israel, arise to punish all the nations. Have no pity on any traitors. Selah

59:6  They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city.

59:7  See what pours out of their mouths-- swords from their lips! They think, "Who will hear us?"

59:8  O LORD, you laugh at them. You make fun of all the nations.

59:9  O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!

59:10  God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me.

59:11  Do not kill them. Otherwise, my people may forget. Make them wander aimlessly by your power. Bring them down, O Lord, our shield,

59:12  because of the sins from their mouths and the words on their lips. Let them be trapped by their own arrogance because they speak curses and lies.

59:13  Destroy them in your rage. Destroy them until not one of them is left. Then they will know that God rules Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah

59:14  They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city.

59:15  They wander around to find something to eat. If they are not full enough, they will stay all night.

59:16  But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will joyfully sing about your mercy. You have been my stronghold and a place of safety in times of trouble.

59:17  O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!