Psalms 59:2

Deliuer me from the wicked doers, and saue me from the bloody men.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalme of David on Michtam. When Saul sent and they did watch the house to kill him. O my God, deliuer mee from mine enemies: defend me from them that rise vp against me.

3For loe, they haue layd waite for my soule: the mightie men are gathered against me, not for mine offence, nor for my sinne, O Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:2Least he deuoure my soule like a lion, and teare it in pieces, while there is none to helpe.

Psalms 27:2When the wicked, euen mine enemies and my foes came vpon mee to eate vp my flesh; they stumbled and fell.

Psalms 94:16Who will rise vp with me against the wicked? or who will take my part against the workers of iniquitie?

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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