For behold, they (A)have [a]set an ambush for my [b]life;
[c]Fierce men (B)attack me,
(C)Not for my wrongdoing nor for my sin, Lord,
[d](D)For no guilt of mine, they run and take their stand against me.
(E)Stir Yourself to [e]help me, and see!
You, (F)Lord God of armies, the God of Israel,
Awake to [f](G)punish all the nations;
(H)Do not be gracious to any who deal treacherously in wrongdoing. Selah

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 59:3 Or lain in wait
  2. Psalm 59:3 Lit soul
  3. Psalm 59:3 Or Strong
  4. Psalm 59:4 Lit Without guilt
  5. Psalm 59:4 Lit meet
  6. Psalm 59:5 Lit visit

See how they lie in wait for me!
    Fierce men conspire(A) against me
    for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.
I have done no wrong,(B) yet they are ready to attack me.(C)
    Arise to help me; look on my plight!(D)
You, Lord God Almighty,
    you who are the God of Israel,(E)
rouse yourself(F) to punish all the nations;(G)
    show no mercy to wicked traitors.[a](H)

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  1. Psalm 59:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 13.