Psalm 59

Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

God, please save me from those who wish me harm, and protect me from those who oppose me.

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

Rescue me from those who do evil, and protect me from violent individuals.

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

Look, they lie in wait to take my life; powerful men are gathering against me, not because I've done wrong or sinned, Lord.

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

Without any fault of mine, they rush and ready themselves against me. Wake up, come to my aid, and see for yourself.

Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.

Awaken, O Lord, God of all, the God of Israel, and punish all the nations. Show no mercy to those who willingly do evil. Pause and reflect.

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

As night falls, they come back, their voices echoing like a dog's bark, circling the city.

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

Look, they spew hate with their words, their speech as sharp as swords. They arrogantly question, "Who's even listening?"

But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

But you, Lord, will chuckle at their actions; you will view all the non-believers with amusement.

Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

Relying on His might, I patiently trust in Him. For God is my shield, my protector.

The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

The God of my compassion will protect me: He will allow me to witness the defeat of my foes.

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

Please don't kill them, or my people might forget. Use your power to disperse them, and humble them, O Lord, our protector.

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.

May those who sin with their words and boast with their lips be held accountable. Let their lies and curses be their downfall.

Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

In your anger, erase them completely, so they no longer exist. Let them realize that God reigns supreme, from where Jacob dwells to the farthest corners of the earth. Pause and reflect.

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

As dusk falls, let them come back, their voices echoing like a dog's bark, as they wander through the city.

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

Allow them to search high and low for sustenance, and feel resentment if their hunger is not appeased.

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

I'll joyfully sing about your strength and loudly praise your kindness each morning. You've been my protector and safe haven during tough times.

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

I'll sing to you, my source of strength, because God is my protector and the one who showers me with mercy.