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Psalm 59:1-2
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Prayer for Rescue from Enemies.

To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Mikhtam of David, [a record of memorable thoughts] when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.

59 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
Set me securely on an inaccessibly high place away from those who rise up against me.
2 
Deliver me from those who practice wrongdoing,
And save me from bloodthirsty men.

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Psalm 59:1-2
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Psalm 59[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When Saul had sent men to watch David’s house(A) in order to kill him.

1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;(B)
    be my fortress against those who are attacking me.(C)
2 Deliver me from evildoers(D)
    and save me from those who are after my blood.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 59:1 In Hebrew texts 59:1-17 is numbered 59:2-18.
  2. Psalm 59:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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