59:1 DELIVER ME from my enemies, O my God; defend {and} protect me from those who rise up against me. |
59:2 Deliver me from {and} lift me above those who work evil and save me from bloodthirsty men. |
59:3 For, behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce {and} mighty men are banding together against me, not for my transgression nor for any sin of mine, O Lord. |
59:4 They run and prepare themselves, though there is no fault in me; rouse Yourself [O Lord] to meet {and} help me, and see! |
59:5 You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations; spare none {and} be not merciful to any who treacherously plot evil. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |
59:6 They return at evening, they howl {and} snarl like dogs, and go [prowling] about the city. |
59:7 Behold, they belch out [insults] with their mouths; swords [of sarcasm, ridicule, slander, and lies] are in their lips, for who, they think, hears us? |
59:8 But You, O Lord, will laugh at them [in scorn]; You will hold all the nations in derision. |
59:9 O my Strength, I will watch {and} give heed to You {and} sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower). |
59:10 My God in His mercy {and} steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look [triumphantly] on my enemies (those who lie in wait for me). |
59:11 Slay them not, lest my people forget; scatter them by Your power {and} make them wander to and fro, and bring them down, O Lord our Shield! |
59:12 For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them even be trapped {and} taken in their pride, and for the cursing and lying which they utter. |
59:13 Consume them in wrath, consume them so that they shall be no more; and let them know unto the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob (Israel). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! |
59:14 And at evening let them return; let them howl {and} snarl like dogs, and go prowling about the city. |
59:15 Let them wander up and down for food and tarry all night if they are not satisfied (not getting their fill). |
59:16 But I will sing of Your mighty strength {and} power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy {and} loving-kindness in the morning; for You have been to me a defense (a fortress and a high tower) and a refuge in the day of my distress. |
59:17 Unto You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my Defense, my Fortress, {and} High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy {and} steadfast love. |