Psalms 59

Psalms 59:1-17

The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations.

Psalms 59:1-2

protect me (or lift me up high): When surrounded by evil, the godly pray for God to set them apart for himself and protect them.

Psalms 59:1

See 1 Samuel 19:11–18.

Psalms 59:4-5

The psalmist asks God not to show mercy to the treacherous, deceptive, and wicked traitors (see Psalm 25:2).

Psalms 59:6-8

The wicked threaten like aggressive dogs, but the Lord shows that he does not fear them.

Psalms 59:11-13

The psalmist prays that the wicked will suffer the same pain they have caused others.

Psalms 59:14-16

The wicked will remain unsatisfied, but the psalmist will praise the Lord's strength and loving devotion.

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