Psalms 59:4

4 I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!

Psalms 59:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
ESV
4 for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Awake, come to meet me, and see!
NLT
4 I have done nothing wrong, yet they prepare to attack me. Wake up! See what is happening and help me!
MSG
4 crossed no one, wronged no one. All the same, they're after me, determined to get me.
CSB
4 For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.

Psalms 59:4 In-Context

2 Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.
3 See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD.
4 I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!
5 You, LORD God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
6 They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 119:3
  • 2. Matthew 5:11; Psalms 35:19,23
  • 3. S Psalms 13:3
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