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Psalm 59<\/strong> is a powerful text that expresses the cry of someone who is unjustly persecuted. In this article, we explore the meaning, context, and teachings found in this psalm. As you read, you will understand how this passage strengthens faith, reveals divine justice, and inspires perseverance in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Context of Psalm 59<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59<\/strong> was written by David during a time of persecution. According to the biblical account, Saul sent men to watch David\u2019s house in order to kill him. Surrounded by danger, David composed this psalm as both a cry for deliverance and a testimony of his trust in God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This setting shows that Psalm 59<\/strong> is not only a plea for help but also a hymn of faith amid fear. Even while surrounded, David acknowledges that God is his constant refuge and righteous judge.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Complete Psalm 59<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9 Deliver me, my God, from my enemies; protect me from those who rise up against me.
\u00b2 Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men.
\u00b3 For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men conspire against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.
\u2074 Without my fault they run and prepare themselves; awaken to help me and see.
\u2075 You therefore, O Lord God of Hosts, God of Israel, rise to punish all the nations; show no mercy to any treacherous evildoers. (Selah)
\u2076 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2077 See how with their mouths they spew insults; swords are on their lips, for they say, \u201cWho hears?\u201d
\u2078 But You, Lord, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.
\u2079 Because of their strength I will watch for You, for God is my high fortress.
\u00b9\u2070 My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
\u00b9\u00b9 Do not kill them, lest my people forget; scatter them by Your power and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
\u00b9\u00b2 For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies they utter.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9\u00b3 Consume them in Your wrath, consume them till they are no more; then it will be known that God rules over Jacob to the ends of the earth. (Selah)
\u00b9\u2074 And they return at evening, snarling like dogs, and encircle the city.
\u00b9\u2075 They wander about for food and growl if they are not satisfied.
\u00b9\u2076 But I will sing of Your strength; in the morning I will sing joyfully of Your mercy, for You have been my high refuge and a shelter in the day of my distress.
\u00b9\u2077 To You, my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my fortress, the God of my mercy.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59 Study \u2013 Verse-by-Verse Explanation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDeliver me, my God, from my enemies; protect me from those who rise up against me.\u201d<\/strong>
David begins with a direct plea. He recognizes that only God can rescue him from his enemies and calls for protection. It is both a cry for help and a declaration of faith in divine power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDeliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men.\u201d<\/strong>
Here, David describes his pursuers as unjust and violent. Surrounded by wicked people, he longs to be delivered from the evil that threatens him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men conspire against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.\u201d<\/strong>
David affirms his innocence. The attacks he suffers are not due to guilt but to injustice. His enemies plot against him without legitimate cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWithout my fault they run and prepare themselves; awaken to help me and see.\u201d<\/strong>
The persecution is intense and urgent. David pleads for God to arise and intervene, asking Him to see what is happening and act on his behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou therefore, O Lord God of Hosts, God of Israel, rise to punish all the nations; show no mercy to any treacherous evildoers. (Selah)\u201d<\/strong>
David asks God to judge not only his enemies but all who practice evil. He appeals to the Lord of Hosts \u2014<\/em> a title that highlights God\u2019s sovereign, warrior power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.\u201d<\/strong>
The imagery is vivid: enemies are compared to wild dogs that repeatedly return to surround and intimidate. It represents relentless, hostile surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSee how with their mouths they spew insults; swords are on their lips, for they say, \u2018Who hears?\u2019\u201d<\/strong>
The enemies speak with arrogance and threats. Their words cut like swords and reveal contempt for any consequence, as if God does not see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut You, Lord, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.\u201d<\/strong>
David expresses confidence in God\u2019s superior power. While the wicked mock others, God laughs at them because their plans are futile before His sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause of their strength I will watch for You, for God is my high fortress.\u201d<\/strong>
Even faced with the enemy\u2019s strength, David chooses to wait on God. He sees the Lord as his shield and stronghold, where he finds safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.\u201d<\/strong>
David believes God will act on his behalf. The Lord, full of mercy, will not allow evil to prevail. He will bring justice and restore peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo not kill them, lest my people forget; scatter them by Your power and bring them down, O Lord our shield.\u201d<\/strong>
Notice that David does not ask for their immediate death. He prays that they be scattered and weakened, so they serve as a lasting reminder of God\u2019s justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies they utter.\u201d<\/strong>
David wants the wicked to be condemned by their own sins. Their arrogant, deceitful words should become the traps that topple them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsume them in Your wrath, consume them till they are no more; then it will be known that God rules over Jacob to the ends of the earth. (Selah)\u201d<\/strong>
Here he calls for definitive justice. David\u2019s goal is not personal revenge but that all may acknowledge God\u2019s sovereignty over the whole earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd they return at evening, snarling like dogs, and encircle the city.\u201d<\/strong>
He revisits the dog metaphor, highlighting the enemies\u2019 persistence. Even after warnings, they keep prowling and threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wander about for food and growl if they are not satisfied.\u201d<\/strong>
David wishes his enemies to remain in constant restlessness and dissatisfaction as punishment for their unjust actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut I will sing of Your strength; in the morning I will sing joyfully of Your mercy, for You have been my high refuge and a shelter in the day of my distress.\u201d<\/strong>
Despite all affliction, David chooses praise. He starts the day with songs of gratitude, recognizing God\u2019s care in difficult times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59:17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo You, my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my fortress, the God of my mercy.\u201d<\/strong>
The psalm ends with firm, personal praise. David declares that God is his fortress and faithful defender \u2014 an expression of renewed trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Poetic Structure of the Psalm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 59<\/strong> displays a structure typical of psalms of supplication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n