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Deliver Me from My Enemies

Psalm subtitle:For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him.

Verse1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

Verse2Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.

Verse3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.

Verse4For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.

Verse5O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors.Selah

Verse6They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

Verse7See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”

Verse8But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.

Verse9I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

Verse10My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.

Verse11Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.

Verse12By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.

Verse13Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.Selah

Verse14They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.

Verse15They scavenge for food, and growl if they are not satisfied.

Verse16But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Verse17To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.