Psalms 59:2

2 Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people.

Psalms 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.

Psalms 59:2 In-Context

1 Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me.

2 Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people.

3 They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O LORD, but not because of any disobedience,

4 or any sin, or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see [for yourself].

5 O LORD God of Armies, God of Israel, arise to punish all the nations. Have no pity on any traitors. Selah