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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

בֹּ֖גְדֵי act treacherously H898 · TWOT 198
עִֽיר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
ע֖וּרָ rouse oneself H5782 · TWOT 1587
אָֽרְב֡וּ lie in wait H693 · TWOT 156
תָּחֹ֨ן shew favour H2603 · TWOT 694

People & Context

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.

Howling Like Dogs

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

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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