Psalms 59:3
Psalms 59:3 in Multiple Translations
See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
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.
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.
For see, they are watching in secret for my soul; the strong have come together against me? but not because of my sin, or my evil-doing, O Lord.
See how they're lying in wait to kill me! Powerful men are gathered against me, Lord, even though I have not sinned or done anything wrong.
For loe, they haue layd waite for my soule: the mightie men are gathered against me, not for mine offence, nor for my sinne, O Lord.
For, lo, they laid wait for my soul, Assembled against me are strong ones, Not my transgression nor my sin, O Jehovah.
For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, LORD.
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.
O God, thou hast cast us off, and hast destroyed us; thou hast been angry, and hast had mercy on us.
Look! They are waiting to kill me! Fierce men have gathered to assault me. Yahweh, they are doing that even though I have not done what is wrong!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 59:3
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Psalms 59:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ֭צִּילֵ/נִי
מִ/פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
אָ֑וֶן
וּֽ/מֵ/אַנְשֵׁ֥י
דָ֝מִ֗ים
הוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
הַ֭צִּילֵ/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
מִ/פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
to work
Prep | V-Qal
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
וּֽ/מֵ/אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | Prep | N-mp
דָ֝מִ֗ים
dâm
H1818
blood
N-mp
הוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 59:3
הַ֭צִּילֵ/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מִ/פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
Prep | V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
וּֽ/מֵ/אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
דָ֝מִ֗ים
dâm
H1818
"blood"
N-mp
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
הוֹשִׁיעֵֽ/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 59:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 59:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
- Sermons on Psalms 59:3
Context — Deliver Me from My Enemies
1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
2Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
4For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. 5O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 56:6 | They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. |
| 2 | Psalms 69:4 | Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 24:11 | See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. See and know that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. |
| 4 | Proverbs 12:6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 5 | Micah 7:2 | The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:32–33 | Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. |
| 7 | John 15:25 | But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 19:1 | Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, |
| 9 | Acts 23:21 | Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” |
| 10 | Psalms 2:2 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
Psalms 59:3 Summary
This verse is saying that there are people who are trying to hurt the psalmist, even though he hasn't done anything wrong. It's like when someone is bullying you at school, and you don't know why they're being mean to you. The psalmist is asking God to protect him from these people, and to help him trust in God's justice, just like we see in Psalm 37:5-6. We can apply this to our own lives by trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, and remembering that He will ultimately vindicate us, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that fierce men conspire against the psalmist for no transgression or sin of his own?
This means that the psalmist is being attacked and plotted against unfairly, without having done anything wrong, much like Jesus was persecuted for no sin of His own, as seen in Isaiah 53:9 and 1 Peter 2:22.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we face unfair persecution?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, just like the psalmist does, and remembering that God will ultimately vindicate us, as seen in Psalm 37:5-6 and Romans 8:28.
What kind of men are described as lying in wait for the psalmist?
The men described are fierce and violent, seeking to do harm to the psalmist, much like the men described in Psalm 140:1-3 who seek to destroy the innocent.
How does the psalmist's cry for help relate to our own prayers in times of trouble?
The psalmist's cry for help shows us that it's okay to be honest with God about our fears and troubles, and to ask for His protection and deliverance, just like we see in Psalm 34:17-18 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I feel like I'm being unfairly attacked or persecuted in my own life, and how can I trust God in those situations?
- How can I balance my desire for justice with the need to forgive those who have wronged me, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15?
- What are some ways that I can seek God's protection and deliverance in times of trouble, and how can I trust in His sovereignty?
- How can I use this verse to pray for those who are being persecuted unfairly, and to stand in solidarity with them?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:3
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul,.... As the men did that watched his house, when Saul sent to kill him; so the Jews sought and lay in wait to take away the life of Christ; and very often was it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:3
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
Without any provocation or cause given them by me. I am a sinner before thee, O Lord, but I have done them no injury.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
Psalms 59:3 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.Ver. 3. The mighty are gathered aqainst me] The seven sons of Saul, say the Rabbis, who were afterwards hanged, 2 Samuel 21:1-9, with a company of cut-throats attending them (R. Obad. Gaon in loc.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
(3) For, lo, they lie in wait . . .—Better, for look, they have laid an ambush.Mighty.—Perhaps with the idea of insolence in their strength. Not for my transgression . . .—Better, Without transgression or fault of mine, as in next verse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
Verse 3. For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul] For my life. See the passages referred to above.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:3
1–5. The Psalmist prays for deliverance from the enemies who are bent on taking his life, pleading his innocence, and appealing to God to punish all injustice.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:3
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul - They lie in wait as wild beasts do for their prey, ready to spring upon it.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:3
3. They lie in wait—It would seem that Saul had sent spies through the city to watch for David, in hopes of assassinating him privately, and that this had been going on for some time before the night
Sermons on Psalms 59:3
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Christ’s Ministry: His Two Hard Hitting Church Protests by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches on the great first miracle of our Lord, emphasizing the significance of Christ's actions in purging the Temple, revealing His righteous zeal and the importance |
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The Fifth Commandment by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the broader implications of the Fifth Commandment, which calls for honoring not only our parents but all authorities established by God. He explains that this |
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The Situation Is Desperate by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holy desperation and how it is reflected in the book of Lamentations and Micah. He emphasizes the desperate state of the world |
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God Doesn't Give Up on Children Who Fall by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the bondage and fear that many people experience due to past traumas and sins. He emphasizes that God's hand is a hand of love and deliveranc |
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(Genesis) Genesis 37:13-19 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher draws a comparison between the biblical story of Joseph and the Lord Jesus. He highlights the miraculous births of both Joseph and Jesus, as well as th |
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Seven Words From the Cross - Obedience by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the last words of Jesus on the cross, specifically focusing on the statement "I thirst." He emphasizes that even though it may seem like a |
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(Exodus) Exodus 2:25 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God's love and grace are the reasons for our salvation. He explains that God didn't save us because of our attractiveness or goodness, |