For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 59. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men. For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, LORD. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me! You, LORD God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah. They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city. Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, “For”, they say, “who hears us?” But you, LORD, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations. Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower. My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph. Don’t kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield. For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies which they utter. Consume them in wrath. Consume them, and they will be no more. Let them know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth. Selah. At evening let them return. Let them howl like a dog, and go around the city. They shall wander up and down for food, and wait all night if they aren’t satisfied. But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress. To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To the tune of Do Not Destroy
A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him
Deliver me from my enemies, my God
Set me on high from those who rise up against me
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity
Save me from the bloodthirsty men
For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul
The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience
Nor for my sin, LORD
I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me
Rise up, behold, and help me
You, LORD God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations
Show no mercy to the wicked traitors
Selah
They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city
Behold, they spew with their mouth
Swords are in their lips, For, they say, who hears us
But you, LORD, laugh at them
You scoff at all the nations
Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower
My God will go before me with his loving kindness
God will let me look at my enemies in triumph
Dont kill them, or my people may forget
Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield
For the sin of their mouth
And the words of their lips let them be caught in their pride
For the curses and lies which they utter
Consume them in wrath
Consume them, and they will be no more
Let them know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth
Selah
At evening let them return
Let them howl like a dog, and go around the city
They shall wander up and down for food
And wait all night if they arent satisfied
But I will sing of your strength
Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning
For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress
To you, my strength, I will sing praises
For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy

About This Psalm

Psalm 59 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, mercy, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 59 to our lives today?
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