Psalm 59:title
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A Prayer for Protection
59For the music director, according to Do Not Destroy.
Of David. A miktam.
When Saul dispatched men and they watched the house to kill him.a
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- aThe Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him.
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NLTNew Living Translation
For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Saul sent soldiers to watch David’s house in order to kill him. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
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KJV 1900King James Version
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.
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