Psalm 59:1-3

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Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.

59 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God,
protect me from those who rise up against me,
²deliver me from those who work evil,
and save me from bloodthirsty men.

³For lo, they lie in wait for my life;
fierce men band themselves against me.
For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,

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