Psalms 59
Summary for Ps 59:1-17: Ps 59 a The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations. 59:title b the time Saul sent soldiers to watch David’s house: See 1 Sam 19:11-18 c.Summary for Ps 59:1-2: 59:1-2 d Protect me (or place me on high): When surrounded by evil, the godly pray for God to set them apart for himself and protect them.
Summary for Ps 59:4-5: 59:4-5 e The psalmist asks God to show the treacherous, deceptive, and wicked traitors no mercy (see 25:2 f).
Summary for Ps 59:6-8: 59:6-8 g The wicked threaten like vicious dogs, but the Lord responds with scorn.
Summary for Ps 59:11-13: 59:11-13 h The psalmist prays that the wicked will be forced to endure the same agonizing pain they have caused.
Summary for Ps 59:14-16: 59:14-16 i The wicked will go unsatisfied, but the psalmist will praise the Lord’s power and unfailing love.
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