Psalm 59

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when Saul ordered his house to be watched in order to kill him.
¹Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
   protect me from those who rise up against me.
²Deliver me from those who work evil;
   from the bloodthirsty save me.

³Even now they lie in wait for my life;
   the mighty stir up strife against me.
For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,
⁴   for no fault of mine, they run and make ready.

Rouse yourself, come to my help and see!
¹⁶But I will sing of your might;
   I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been a fortress for me
   and a refuge on the day of my distress.
¹⁷O my strength, I will sing praises to you,
   for you, O God, are my fortress,
   the God who shows me steadfast love.