Salmos 59
New American Bible ›1For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when Saul sent people to watch his house and kill him. I Rescue me from my enemies, my God; lift me out of reach of my foes.
2Deliver me from evildoers; from the bloodthirsty save me.
3They have set an ambush for my life; the powerful conspire against me. For no offense or misdeed of mine, LORD,
4for no fault they hurry to take up arms. Come near and see my plight!
5You, LORD of hosts, are the God of Israel! Awake! Punish all the nations. Have no mercy on these worthless traitors. Selah
6Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city.
7Their mouths pour out insult; sharp words are on their lips. They say: Who is there to hear?
8You, LORD, laugh at them; you deride all the nations.
9My strength, for you I watch; you, God, are my fortress,
10my loving God.
11II May God go before me, and show me my fallen foes. Slay them, God, lest they deceive my people. Shake them by your power; Lord, our shield, bring them down.
12For the sinful words of their mouths and lips let them be caught in their pride. For the lies they have told under oath
13destroy them in anger, destroy till they are no more. Then people will know God rules over Jacob, yes, even to the ends of the earth. Selah
14Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city.
15They roam about as scavengers; if they are not filled, they howl.
16III But I shall sing of your strength, extol your love at dawn, For you are my fortress, my refuge in time of trouble.
17My strength, your praise I will sing; you, God, are my fortress, my loving God.