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.
1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.
2
Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.
3
See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD.
4
I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!
5
You, LORD God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
6
They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.
7
See what they spew from their mouths— the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, “Who can hear us?”
8
But you laugh at them, LORD; you scoff at all those nations.
9
You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,