Psalms

¹ For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me.

² and save me from bloodthirsty men.

³ Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O Lord.

⁴ Arise to help me; look on my plight!

⁵ rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors. Selah

⁶ snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

⁷ they spew out swords from their lips, and they say, “Who can hear us?”

⁸ you scoff at all those nations.

⁹ you, O God, are my fortress,

¹⁰ God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.

¹¹ or my people will forget. In your might make them wander about, and bring them down.

¹² for the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. For the curses and lies they utter,

¹³ consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

¹⁴ snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

¹⁵ and howl if not satisfied.

¹⁶ in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

¹⁷ you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.