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Psalm 59:1-2
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 59:1-2
Contemporary English Version
(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”[a] A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.)
A Prayer for Protection
1 (A) Save me, God! Protect me
from enemy attacks!
2 Keep me safe from brutal people
who want to kill me.
Footnotes
- Psalm 59 Don't Destroy: See the note at Psalm 57.
Psalm 59:1-2
New International Version
Psalm 59:1-2
New International Version
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.
Footnotes
- Psalm 59:1 In Hebrew texts 59:1-17 is numbered 59:2-18.
- Psalm 59:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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