Psalms 59:2
Save me from those who do wrong, save me from the bloodthirsty.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
In Context
1Save me, O God, from my enemies; secure me from my assailants.
Cross References
Psalms 7:2or like lions they will tear me to pieces, and rend me, past hope of rescue.
Psalms 27:2When the wicked drew near to assail me and eat up my flesh, it was those who distressed and opposed me who stumbled and fell.
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against those who do evil? Who will stand up for me against workers of wrong?
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 →