Psalm 59:1–9

1 Rescue me from my enemies, my God;r

protect me from those who rise up against me.s

2 Rescue me from evildoers,

and save me from men of bloodshed.t

3 Because look, Lord, they set an ambush for me.u

Powerful men attack me,

but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.v

4 For no fault of mine,

they run and take up a position.

Awake to help me, and take notice.w

5 Lord God of Armies, you are the God of Israel.

Rise up to punish all the nations;

do not show favor to any wicked traitors.x

Selah

6 They return at evening, snarling like dogs

and prowling around the city.y

7 Look, they spew from their mouths—

sharp words fromC their lips.z

“For who,” they say, “will hear?”aa

8 But you laugh at them, Lord;

you ridicule all the nations.ab

9 I will keep watch for you, myD strength,

because God is my stronghold.ac