Psalm 59:2

2 Save me from those evil people; rescue me from those murderers!

Psalm 59:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 59:2

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity
(See Gill 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 concerned in the death of Christ; and such, are the enemies of God's people, the followers of the man of sin. The heap of words, the various expressions used in a way of petition, in this verse and ( Psalms 59:1 ) , show the distress the psalmist was in, and whom he represents; his importunity, earnestness, and fervency in prayer.

Psalm 59:2 In-Context

1 Save me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who attack me!

2 Save me from those evil people; rescue me from those murderers!

3 Look! They are waiting to kill me; cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done,

4 nor because of any fault of mine, O Lord, that they hurry to their places.

5 Rise, Lord God Almighty, and come to my aid; see for yourself, God of Israel! Wake up and punish the heathen; show no mercy to evil traitors!