1. To the Chief Musician, a precious song of David:
'Destroy not!'
Composed when Saul sent messengers to surround
David's house and kill him.
2. Rescue me from enemies, my God;
from those who rise up against me—strengthen me!
3. Rescue me from those who act treacherously;
from bloodthirsty people—save me!
4. For they lie in ambush for my soul,
brazen ones gather against me;
yet I have not transgressed,
nor sinned against them, Adonai!
5. With no wrongdoing on my part,
they run and prepare themselves—
Awake, come towards me and see!
10. My Strength—
for Your Help I wait,
for God is my Haven.
11. God, my Hessed/Faithful One,
You will go before me;
God will let me gaze upon watchful foes.
18. My Strength—
to You I will sing praises,
for God is my Tower of Strength,
God of my Hessed/Lovingkindness.
