Psalms 59:2

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

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

In Context

1To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam 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 soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:2Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

Psalms 27:2When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

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