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Psalm 59:1
New King James Version
Psalm 59:1
New King James Version
The Assured Judgment of the Wicked
To the Chief Musician. Set to [a]“Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David (A)when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him.
59 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
[b]Defend me from those who rise up against me.
Footnotes
- Psalm 59:1 Heb. Al Tashcheth
- Psalm 59:1 Lit. Set me on high
Psalm 59:1
New International Version
Psalm 59:1
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
Psalm 59:14-17
New King James Version
Psalm 59:14-17
New King James Version
14 And (A)at evening they return,
They growl like a dog,
And go all around the city.
15 They (B)wander up and down for food,
And [a]howl if they are not satisfied.
16 But I will sing of Your power;
Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning;
For You have been my defense
And refuge in the day of my trouble.
17 To You, (C)O my Strength, I will sing praises;
For God is my defense,
My God of mercy.
Footnotes
- Psalm 59:15 So with LXX, Vg.; MT, Syr., Tg. spend the night
Psalm 59:14-17
New International Version
Psalm 59:14-17
New International Version
14 They return at evening,
snarling like dogs,
and prowl about the city.
15 They wander about for food(A)
and howl if not satisfied.
16 But I will sing(B) of your strength,(C)
in the morning(D) I will sing of your love;(E)
for you are my fortress,(F)
my refuge in times of trouble.(G)
17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
you, God, are my fortress,
my God on whom I can rely.(H)
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