Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 59 of Psalms. Psalm 59 describes a persecution in which enemies watch the psalmist’s house and wait for his downfall. The prayer asks God not only to protect him, but to make his rule visible among the nations. Images of dogs roaming the city emphasize the constant threat. Against them, the psalmist repeatedly declares that God is his strength and refuge, transforming danger into a permanent reason for song.
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Ein gülden Kleinod Davids, daß er nicht umkäme, da Saul hinsandte und ließ sein Haus verwahren, daß er ihn tötete.
Líbrame de mis enemigos, oh Dios mío: Ponme en salvo de los que contra mí se levantan.
Líbrame de mis enemigos, Dios mío; ponme a salvo de quienes se levantan contra mí.
Au chef des chantres. Ne détruis pas. Hymne de David. Lorsque Saül envoya cerner la maison, pour le faire mourir. Mon Dieu! délivre-moi de mes ennemis, Protège-moi contre mes adversaires!
Mictam di Davide, intorno a ciò che Saulle mando’ a guardar la sua casa, per ucciderlo; dato al capo de’ Musici, sopra Al-tashet. DIO mio, riscuotimi da’ miei nemici; Levami ad alto d’infra quelli che si levano contro a me.
LIVRA-ME, meu Deus, dos meus inimigos, defende-me daqueles que se levantam contra mim.
我的上帝啊,求你救我脫離仇敵, 把我安置在高處,脫離那些起來攻擊我的人。
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