Psalms 59:2

Deliver me from the doers of iniquity, And save me from men of blood!

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1“For the leader of the music. To the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.” Deliver me from my enemies, O my God! Defend me from them that rise up against me!

3For, lo! they lie in wait for my life; The mighty are gathered against me, Without any offence or fault of mine, O LORD!

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Cross References

Psalms 7:2Lest mine enemy tear me like a lion; Lest he rend me in pieces, while there is none to help.

Psalms 27:2When the wicked came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, they stumbled and fell.

Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evil-doers?

Matthew Henry on Psalms 59:2-8

Prayer for Deliverance. 1 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. 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 . 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold. 5 Thou therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked… Read the whole commentary →

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