Psalms 59:2

Rescue me, from the workers of iniquity, And, from the men of bloodshed, save me.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Rescue me from my foes, O my God, From them who lift themselves up against me, wilt thou set me on high:

3For lo! they have lain in wait for my life, Mighty ones stir up strife against me, Without transgression of mine, and without sin of mine, O Yahweh;

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Cross References

Psalms 7:2Lest one tear, as a lion, my soul,—and there be no deliverer to rescue.

Psalms 27:2When there drew near against me evil-doers to devour my flesh, mine adversaries, and mine enemies—mine!—they, stumbled and fell!

Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me, against the evil-doers? Who will make a stand for me, against the workers of iniquity?

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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