Bible verse
See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
Psalm 59:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 59.
1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
2 Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
3 See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
4 For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.
5 O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah
6 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
7 See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
KJV
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.
ASV
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.
ERV
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 LORD.
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