Psalms 59:1
American King James Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
American Standard Version Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: Set me on high from them that rise up against me.
King James Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
World English Bible Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me.
Psalms 59:2
American King James Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
American Standard Version Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.
King James Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
World English Bible Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.
Psalms 59:3
American King James For, see, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
American Standard Version For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; The mighty gather themselves together against me: Not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Jehovah.
King James 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.
World English Bible For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh.
Psalms 59:4
American King James They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
American Standard Version They run and prepare themselves without `my' fault: Awake thou to help me, and behold.
King James They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
World English Bible I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me!
Psalms 59:5
American King James You therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
American Standard Version Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah
King James 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.
World English Bible You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.
Psalms 59:6
American King James They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
American Standard Version They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go round about the city.
King James They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
World English Bible They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city.
Psalms 59:7
American King James Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, does hear?
American Standard Version Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, `say they', doth hear?
King James Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
World English Bible Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, “For”, they say, “who hears us?”
Psalms 59:8
American King James But you, O LORD, shall laugh at them; you shall have all the heathen in derision.
American Standard Version But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
King James But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
World English Bible But you, Yahweh, laugh at them. You scoff at all the nations.
Psalms 59:9
American King James Because of his strength will I wait on you: for God is my defense.
American Standard Version `Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
King James Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
World English Bible Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
Psalms 59:10
American King James The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.
American Standard Version My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see `my desire' upon mine enemies.
King James The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
World English Bible My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.
Psalms 59:11
American King James Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by your power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
American Standard Version Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
King James Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
World English Bible Don’t kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.
Psalms 59:12
American King James 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.
American Standard Version `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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 59:13
American King James Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God rules in Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah.
American Standard Version Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. Selah
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 59:14
American King James And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
American Standard Version And at evening let them return, let them howl like a dog, And go round about the city.
King James And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
World English Bible At evening let them return. Let them howl like a dog, and go around the city.
Psalms 59:15
American King James Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
American Standard Version They shall wander up and down for food, And tarry all night if they be not satisfied.
King James Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
World English Bible They shall wander up and down for food, and wait all night if they aren’t satisfied.
Psalms 59:16
American King James But I will sing of your power; yes, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning: for you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
American Standard Version But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 59:17
American King James To you, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.
American Standard Version Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. Psalm 60 For the Chief Musician; `set to' Shushan Eduth. Michtam of David, to teach; and when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand.
King James Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
World English Bible To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.