Psalms 59
NASB
Psalm 59:1
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Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me {securely} on high away from those who rise up against me.
Psalm 59:2
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Deliver me from those who do iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.
Psalm 59:3
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For behold, they have set an ambush for my life; Fierce men (Or {stir up strife}) launch an attack against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O LORD,
Psalm 59:4
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For no guilt of {mine,} they run and set themselves against me. Arouse Yourself to help me, and see!
Psalm 59:5
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You, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations; Do not be gracious to any {who are} treacherous in iniquity. Selah.
Psalm 59:6
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They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go around the city.
Psalm 59:7
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Behold, they belch forth with their mouth; Swords are in their lips, For, {they say,} "Who hears?"
Psalm 59:8
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But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
Psalm 59:9
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{Because of} (Many mss and some ancient versions read {My strength}) his strength I will watch for You, For God is my stronghold.
Psalm 59:10
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My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look {triumphantly} upon my foes.
Psalm 59:11
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Do not slay them, or my people will forget; Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.
Psalm 59:12
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{On account of} the sin of their mouth {and} the words of their lips, Let them even be caught in their pride, And on account of curses and lies which they utter.
Psalm 59:13
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(Lit {Bring to an end}) Destroy {them} in wrath, destroy {them} that they may be no more; That {men} may know that God rules in Jacob To the ends of the earth. Selah.
Psalm 59:14
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They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go around the city.
Psalm 59:15
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They wander about (Or {to devour}) for food And growl if they are not satisfied.
Psalm 59:16
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But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:17
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O my strength, I will sing praises to You; For God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness.
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