Chapter 59

To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Miktam of David; when Sha''ul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

1

DELIVER me from my enemies, O Elohai: defend me from them that rise up against me.

2

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

3

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Yahuah.

4

They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.

5

You therefore, O Yahuah Elohiym Tseva'oth, the Elohai of Yashar'el, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Celah.

6

They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

7

Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, hears?

8

But you, O Yahuah, shall laugh at them; you shall have all the heathen in derision.

9

Because of his strength will I wait upon you: for Elohiym is my defence.

10

The Elohai of my mercy shall prevent me: Elohiym shall let me see my desire upon my enemies.

11

Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by your power; and bring them down, O Adonai our shield.

12

For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.

13

Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that Elohiym rules in Ya`aqov unto the ends of the earth. Celah.

14

And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

15

Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.

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But I will sing of your power; yea, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning: for you have been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.

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Unto you, O my strength, will I sing: for Elohiym is my defence, and the Elohai of my mercy.



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