Psalm 59:1–10

1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;w

be my fortress against those who are attacking me.x

2 Deliver me from evildoersy

and save me from those who are after my blood.z

3 See how they lie in wait for me!

Fierce men conspirea against me

for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.

4 I have done no wrong,b yet they are ready to attack me.c

Arise to help me; look on my plight!d

5 You, Lord God Almighty,

you who are the God of Israel,e

rouse yourselff to punish all the nations;g

show no mercy to wicked traitors.c h

6 They return at evening,

snarling like dogs,i

and prowl about the city.

7 See what they spew from their mouthsj—

the words from their lips are sharp as swords,k

and they think, “Who can hear us?”l

8 But you laugh at them, Lord;m

you scoff at all those nations.n

9 You are my strength,o I watch for you;

you, God, are my fortress,p

10 my God on whom I can rely.

God will go before me

and will let me gloat over those who slander me.