Psalms59

Psalm 59 is a fervent prayer of David for deliverance from his murderous enemies, who unjustly seek his life. He appeals to God as his defence, asking Him to scatter and consume these wicked transgressors, not for his own sake, but so that all may know God's universal rule. Despite the threat, David expresses unwavering trust in God's power and mercy, vowing to sing His praises.

A Cry for Deliverance from Treacherous Enemies

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To the Overseer. --`Destroy not,' by David. --A secret treasure, in Saul's sending, and they watch the house to put him to death. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, From my withstanders set me on high.
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Deliver me from workers of iniquity, And from men of blood save me.
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For, lo, they laid wait for my soul, Assembled against me are strong ones, Not my transgression nor my sin, O Jehovah.
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Without punishment they run and prepare themselves, Stir up to meet me, and see.
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And Thou, Jehovah, God of Hosts, God of Israel, Awake to inspect all the nations. Favour not any treacherous dealers of iniquity. Selah.

The Violent Behavior of the Wicked

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They turn back at evening, They make a noise like a dog, And go round about the city.
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Lo, they belch out with their mouths, Swords are in their lips, for `Who heareth?'
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And Thou, O Jehovah dost laugh at them, Thou dost mock at all the nations.
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O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower--the God of my kindness.
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God doth go before me, He causeth me to look on mine enemies.

A Prayer for Judgment and God’s Glory

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Slay them not, lest my people forget, Shake them by Thy strength, And bring them down, O Lord our shield.
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The sin of their mouth is a word of their lips, And they are captured in their pride, And from the curse and lying they recount.
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Consume in fury, consume and they are not, And they know that God is ruling in Jacob, To the ends of the earth. Selah.

The Final Outcome: Shame for the Wicked, Praise for God

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And they turn back at evening, They make a noise like a dog, And they go round about the city.
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They--they wander for food, If they are not satisfied--then they murmur.
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And I--I sing of Thy strength, And I sing at morn of Thy kindness, For thou hast been a tower to me, And a refuge for me in a day of adversity.
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O my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God is my tower, the God of my kindness!
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