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Psalms 59

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 59 of 150

1 To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; set me on high from those rising up against me.

2 Deliver me from the workers of evil, and save me from bloody men.

3 For behold, they lie in wait for my soul, mighty ones gather against me; not for my transgression, and not for my sin, O Jehovah.

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Chapter Summary

David prays to be delivered from his enemies. To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

Key Hebrew Words

נָצַל deliver H5337 · TWOT 1404
אָיַב enemies H341 · TWOT 78
מִשְׂגָּב strong tower, stronghold H4869 · TWOT 2234a
חֶ֫סֶד kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
עֹז strength H5797 · TWOT 1596b
יָשַׁע save H3467 · TWOT 929

People & Context

David

The psalmist praying for deliverance while Saul's men watch his house to kill him

Saul

The king who sent men to watch David's house to kill him, named in the superscription

Timeline

Saul Watches the House

Saul sends men to watch David's house to kill him, and David prays to be set on high above his enemies.

Psalms 59:1
Howling Like Dogs

Wicked enemies return in the evening, howling like dogs and wandering around the city in search of food.

Psalms 59:14-15

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