Psalms 59:2

2 Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.

Psalms 59:2 in Other Translations

2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

2 deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.

2 Rescue me from these criminals; save me from these murderers.

2 Rescue me from their dirty tricks, save me from their hit men.

2 Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed.

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 Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.

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.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 14:4; Psalms 36:12; Psalms 53:4; Psalms 92:7; Psalms 94:16
• 2. S Psalms 26:9; Psalms 139:19; Proverbs 29:10