59 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. 2 Rescue me from these criminals; save me from these murderers. 3 They have set an ambush for me. though I have not sinned or offended them. 4 I have done nothing wrong, Wake up! See what is happening and help me! 5 O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, Show no mercy to wicked traitors. Interlude 6 They come out at night, as they prowl the streets. 7 Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; “After all, who can hear us?” they sneer. 8 But LORD, you laugh at them. You scoff at all the hostile nations. 9 You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my fortress. 10 In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies. 11 Don’t kill them, for my people soon forget such lessons; O Lord our shield. 12 Because of the sinful things they say, their curses, and their lies. 13 Destroy them in your anger! that God reigns in Israel. Interlude 14 My enemies come out at night, as they prowl the streets. 15 They scavenge for food but go to sleep unsatisfied. 16 But as for me, I will sing about your power. a place of safety when I am in distress. 17 O my Strength, to you I sing praises, the God who shows me unfailing love.