Psalms 59:2
Psalms 59:2 in Multiple Translations
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.
Take me out of the power of the workers of evil, and keep me safe from the men of blood.
Rescue me from these evil people! Save me from these murderers!
Deliuer me from the wicked doers, and saue me from the bloody men.
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, And from men of blood save me.
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
When he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal and Joab returned and slew of Edom, in the vale of the saltpits, twelve thousand men.
Rescue me from men who want to do what is wicked, men who are murderers!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 59:2
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Psalms 59:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַצִּילֵ֖/נִי
מֵ/אֹיְבַ֥/י
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
מִּ/מִתְקוֹמְמַ֥/י
תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי
הַצִּילֵ֖/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
מֵ/אֹיְבַ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
מִּ/מִתְקוֹמְמַ֥/י
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Prep | V-r | Suff
תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי
sâgab
H7682
to exalt
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 59:2
הַצִּילֵ֖/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מֵ/אֹיְבַ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
מִּ/מִתְקוֹמְמַ֥/י
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Prep | V-r | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽ/נִי
sâgab
H7682
"to exalt"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Definition: 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. See also: Deuteronomy 2:36; Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 20:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 59:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 59:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
- Sermons on Psalms 59:2
Context — Deliver Me from My Enemies
1Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
2Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. 4For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 139:19 | O God, that You would slay the wicked— away from me, you bloodthirsty men— |
| 2 | Psalms 26:9 | Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed, |
| 3 | Psalms 55:23 | But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. |
| 4 | Psalms 27:2 | When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. |
Psalms 59:2 Summary
In Psalms 59:2, the psalmist is asking God to protect him from people who do bad things and hurt others. He wants God to keep him safe from those who would harm him, just like a parent would protect their child. This verse reminds us that we can always trust in God's power and love to deliver us from evil and harm, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. We can pray to God, just like the psalmist did, and ask Him to keep us safe from the bad things in the world, and to guide us on the path of righteousness and peace, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of people is the psalmist asking to be delivered from in Psalms 59:2?
The psalmist is asking to be delivered from workers of iniquity and men of bloodshed, which refers to those who practice evil and violence, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 5:6 and Romans 3:15-17.
Why does the psalmist need to be saved from these people?
The psalmist needs to be saved from these people because they pose a threat to his physical and spiritual well-being, as stated in Psalms 59:3, and only God can provide the necessary protection and salvation, as promised in Psalms 121:7-8.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the psalm?
This verse is part of the psalmist's plea for protection and deliverance from his enemies, which is a common theme in the Psalms, such as in Psalms 138:7 and Psalms 140:1-3.
What can we learn from the psalmist's prayer in Psalms 59:2?
We can learn the importance of trusting in God's power and sovereignty to deliver us from evil and harm, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10, and to cry out to Him in times of trouble and distress, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the psalmist's prayer to my own life, and ask God to deliver me from the 'workers of iniquity' that I face?
- How can I trust in God's power and sovereignty to protect me from harm, even when I feel surrounded by evil and danger?
- What are some 'bloodshed' situations in my life that I need to ask God to save me from, and how can I seek His help and guidance in those areas?
- In what ways can I 'rise above' the evil and violence that I see in the world, and instead choose to follow God's path of righteousness and peace, as encouraged in Psalms 37:37 and Matthew 5:9?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 59:2
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,.... [See comments on Psalms 6:8]; and save me from bloody men; such as Saul sent to kill David, as appears from the title of the psalm; and such as were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 59:2
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. And save me from bloody men - such as Saul, who seeks to shed my life-blood.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
Psalms 59:2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.Ver. 2. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity] Saul’ s assassins and bloodhounds, hired to despatch me.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
Verse 2. The workers of iniquity] Principally Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian; who were the chief enemies of the poor returned captives. Bloody men.] The above, who sought the destruction of the Israelites; and particularly, that of Nehemiah, whom four several times they endeavoured to bring into an ambush, that they might take away his life. See Ne 6:1-4.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 59:2
2. from bloody men] Better, from bloodthirsty men (Psalms 5:6; Psalms 55:23; Psalms 139:19; Proverbs 29:10).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 59:2
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity - The workers of iniquity here referred to were Saul and those whom he employed to carry out his murderous purpose - the people that had been sent to slay him.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 59:2
2. Workers of iniquity—Whom God abhors, Psalms 5:5
Sermons on Psalms 59:2
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The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were |
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The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 8 by William Gurnall | William Gurnall preaches about the strengthening power of sincerity in a Christian's spirit, emphasizing how sincerity acts as a girdle that fortifies the believer in their spiritu |
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The Lord’s Perfect Provision for His Own Masterpiece by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going through trials and testing in order to truly know and experience Jesus. He shares a personal story of being surrounde |
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"Loose Him, and Let Him Go!" by T. Austin-Sparks | James emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God, highlighting the significance of approaching Him in worship and communion, seeking to enter into a close relationship with H |