Psalm 59:2

2 Deliver me from ¹those who do iniquity And save me from ²men of bloodshed.

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 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me.

2 Deliver me from those who do iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.

3 For behold, they have set an ambush for my life; Fierce men launch an attack against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O LORD ,

4 For no guilt of mine, they run and set themselves against me. Arouse Yourself to help me, and see!

5 You, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations; Do not be gracious to any who are treacherous in iniquity. Selah.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 28:3; Psalms 36:12; Psalms 53:4; Psalms 92:7; Psalms 94:16
• 2. Psalms 26:9; Psalms 139:19; Proverbs 29:10