Psalm

59 Rescue me from my enemies, O my God;+

Protect me from those rising up against me.+

 2 Rescue me from those who act wickedly,

And save me from violent* men.

 3 Look! They wait to ambush me;*+

Strong men attack me

But not because I have revolted or sinned,+ O Jehovah.

 6 They return each evening;+

They growl* like dogs+ and prowl around the city.+

 7 Look what pours* forth from their mouth;

Their lips are like swords,+

For they say: “Who is listening?”+

 8 But you, O Jehovah, will laugh at them;+

You will scoff at all the nations.+

 9 O my Strength, I will keep watch for you;+

For God is my secure refuge.*+

10 The God who shows loyal love to me will come to my aid;+

God will cause me to look in triumph on my foes.+

By your power make them wander about;

Cause their downfall, O Jehovah, our shield.+

12 For the sin of their mouth, the word of their lips,

May they be trapped by their pride,+

Because of the cursing and deception that they speak.

13 Finish them off in your wrath;+

Finish them off, so that they are no more;

Make them know that God is ruling in Jacob and to the ends of the earth.+ (Selah)

14 Let them return in the evening;

Let them growl* like dogs and prowl around the city.+

15 Let them wander about for something to eat;+

Do not let them be satisfied or find a lodging place.

16 But as for me, I will sing about your strength;+

In the morning I will joyfully tell about your loyal love.

For you are my secure refuge+

And a place for me to flee in my time of distress.+

17 O my Strength, to you I will sing praises,*+

For God is my secure refuge, the God who shows loyal love to me.+