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To the tune of &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 Of David. A miktam. When Saul had sent men to watch David&#8217s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me. <a href="/nlt/psalms/59.htm">New Living Translation</a> Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. <a href="/esv/psalms/59.htm">English Standard Version</a> Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; <a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. <a href="/kjv/psalms/59.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/59.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/59.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. Rescue me from my enemies, my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. <a href="/nasb/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. <a href="/lsb/psalms/59.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. Al-tashheth. Of David. A Mikhtam. When Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to put him to death. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. <a href="/amp/psalms/59.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Mikhtam of David, [a record of memorable thoughts] when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on an inaccessibly high place away from those who rise up against me. <a href="/csb/psalms/59.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. † Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/59.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 A Davidic Miktam. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. <a href="/asv/psalms/59.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: Set me on high from them that rise up against me. <a href="/cev/psalms/59.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Save me, God! Protect me from enemy attacks! <a href="/erv/psalms/59.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David: Michtam: when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: set me on high from them that rise up against me. <a href="/gwt/psalms/59.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a [miktam] by David when Saul sent men to watch David's home and kill him.] Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me. <a href="/gnt/psalms/59.htm">Good News Translation</a> Save me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who attack me! <a href="/isv/psalms/59.htm">International Standard Version</a> Save me from my enemies, my God! Keep me safe from those who rise up against me. <a href="/msb/psalms/59.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of ?Do Not Destroy.? A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David?s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. <a href="/net/psalms/59.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when Saul sent men to surround his house and murder him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God! Protect me from those who attack me! <a href="/nheb/psalms/59.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me. <a href="/wbt/psalms/59.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. <a href="/web/psalms/59.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/59.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. “DO NOT DESTROY.” A MIKTAM OF DAVID, IN SAUL’S SENDING, AND THEY WATCH THE HOUSE TO PUT HIM TO DEATH. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God, "" Set me on high from my withstanders. <a href="/ylt/psalms/59.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not,' by David. -- A secret treasure, in Saul's sending, and they watch the house to put him to death. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, From my withstanders set me on high. <a href="/slt/psalms/59.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy, to David a poem; in Saul sending, and they will watch the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O God: thou wilt set me on high from those rising up against me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/59.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, destroy not, for David for an inscription of It title, when Saul sent and watched his house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; and defend me from them that rise up against me. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/59.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 58:1>Unto the end. May you not destroy. Of David, with the inscription of a title, when Saul sent and watched his house, in order to execute him. <V 58:2>Rescue me from my enemies, my God, and free me from those who rise up against me. <a href="/nabre/psalms/59.htm">New American Bible</a> For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when Saul sent people to watch his house and kill him. [2] Rescue me from my enemies, my God; lift me out of reach of my foes. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/59.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/59.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> DELIVER me from mine enemies, O God; defend me from them that rise up against me. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/59.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Save me from my enemies, oh, God, and from those who stand against me, lift me up.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/59.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David; Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God; Set me on high from them that rise up against me. <a href="/sep/psalms/59.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end. Destroy not: by David for a memorial, when Saul sent, and watched his house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O God; and ransom me from those that rise up against me. <a href="/parallel/psalms/59-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Deliver Me From My Enemies</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: ’al- (Adv) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song.">To the tune of</a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: taš·ḥêṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song.">“Do Not Destroy.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4387.htm" title="4387: miḵ·tām (N-ms) -- A technical term in psalm titles. From katham; an engraving, i.e. A poem.">A Miktam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">when Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: biš·lō·aḥ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: way·yiš·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">men to watch</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">David’s house</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: la·hă·mî·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">in order to kill him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. "> Deliver me</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: mê·’ō·yə·ḇay (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">from my enemies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O my God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7682.htm" title="7682: tə·śag·gə·ḇê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to be lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively.">protect me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: mi·miṯ·qō·wm·may (Prep-m:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">from those who rise against me.</a> 2Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a> Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a> who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a> He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. <a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a> My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a> Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a> who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a> A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers, <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a> Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword, <a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Psalm 71:2</a> In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me. <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Psalm 109:28</a> Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. <a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a> Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm 64:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.A.<a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.<a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalm 58:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?Michtam.when<a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Judges 16:2,3</a> And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him… <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a> Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32,33</a> In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: … Deliver<a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1,2</a> Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: … <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a> He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.<a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4</a> Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.defend me [heb.<a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Psalm 12:5</a> For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.<a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14</a> Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.<a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16</a> He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Al-Taschith</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Al-Tashheth</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">David's</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Defend</a> <a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/57-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">Him</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Michtam</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Miktamwhen</a> <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Poem</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/44-26.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/58-5.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/58-11.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">Al-Taschith</a> <a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">Al-Tashheth</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/122-5.htm">David's</a> <a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Defend</a> <a href="/psalms/59-2.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/59-13.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Him</a> <a href="/psalms/65-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Michtam</a> <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Miktamwhen</a> <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Poem</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Protect</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/59-4.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Tune</a> <a href="/psalms/102-7.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 59</div>1. <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">David prays to be delivered from his enemies</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/59-6.htm">He complains of their cruelty</a> 8. <a href="/psalms/59-8.htm">He trusts in god</a> 11. <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">He prays against them</a> 16. <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">He praises God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/59.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/59.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster. In ancient Israel, the role of the choirmaster was crucial in organizing and leading musical worship, which was a significant part of temple services. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, suggesting it was not only a personal lament but also a shared expression of trust in God.To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” This refers to a specific melody or musical style known to the original audience. The phrase "Do Not Destroy" is also associated with other psalms (Psalms 57, 58, and 75), indicating a common theme or mood, possibly one of urgency or desperation. The use of a familiar tune would make the psalm more accessible and memorable for worshippers.A Miktam of David, The term "Miktam" is somewhat obscure, but it is often understood to mean a type of musical or literary term, possibly denoting a golden or precious composition. David, the attributed author, was known for his musical and poetic skills, and this designation suggests a work of particular significance or depth.when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. This historical context is found in <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-17</a>, where King Saul, driven by jealousy and fear of David's rising popularity, seeks to kill him. David's wife, Michal, helps him escape, highlighting the perilous situation David faced. This background provides insight into the urgency and desperation in David's plea for deliverance.Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; David's cry for deliverance is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting a deep reliance on God in times of trouble. The personal address "O my God" indicates a close, covenantal relationship with God. This plea is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a> and <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a>, where deliverance from enemies is sought.protect me from those who rise against me. The request for protection underscores the reality of opposition and conflict in David's life, both physically and spiritually. This phrase can be connected to <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where Paul speaks of spiritual warfare against forces that rise against believers. It also foreshadows the ultimate protection and deliverance found in Jesus Christ, who faced opposition and overcame it through His death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of the psalm, who is seeking God's deliverance from his enemies. This psalm is traditionally linked to the time when Saul sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him. 2. <a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a> The adversaries of David, likely referring to King Saul and his men who were pursuing David to take his life. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure to whom David cries out for deliverance and protection. God is portrayed as a refuge and a source of strength. 4. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The King of Israel at the time, who saw David as a threat to his throne and sought to kill him. 5. <a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a> David's wife, who helped him escape from Saul's men, as described in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">1 Samuel 19</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_deliverance.htm">Dependence on God for Deliverance</a> David's plea for deliverance highlights the importance of turning to God in times of trouble. Believers are encouraged to seek God's help and protection when facing adversities. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_protector.htm">God as Protector</a> The psalm underscores the role of God as a protector. Just as David trusted God to shield him from his enemies, Christians are reminded to trust in God's protection in their own lives. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_times_of_distress.htm">Prayer in Times of Distress</a> David's example teaches the value of prayer during difficult times. Believers should cultivate a habit of prayer, seeking God's guidance and intervention. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Faith in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the immediate threat, David's faith in God's sovereignty is evident. Christians are encouraged to maintain faith in God's control over all circumstances. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The psalm can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, reminding believers to be vigilant and rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_59.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 59</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_59_13_conflict_with_mercy.htm">Does the violent imagery in Psalm 59:13 conflict with the Bible’s broader moral teachings on mercy and forgiveness? </a> <a href="/q/how_verify_saul_sent_men_in_psalm_59_1.htm">How can we verify historically (Psalm 59:1) that Saul actually sent men to watch David’s house, given the lack of external archaeological evidence? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_59_omit_1_sam_19_11_details.htm">Why does Psalm 59 align with David’s perspective in 1 Samuel 19:11 but omit details that might resolve historical inconsistencies in the biblical account?</a> <a href="/q/are_psalm_140's_'evil_men'_historical.htm">In Psalm 140:1, can we historically verify the “evil men” mentioned or are they purely metaphorical? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/59.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Defend me.--Literally, set me on high, i.e., place me on some lofty and secure height.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/59.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God. This is David's almost constant cry (see <a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/22-20.htm">Psalm 22:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/25-20.htm">Psalm 25:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1, 2, 15</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-17.htm">Psalm 35:17</a>; <a href="/psalms/40-13.htm">Psalm 40:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Psalm 70:1, 4</a>; <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Psalm 109:21</a>, etc.). He has enemies, both domestic and foreign. In his early youth Saul becomes his enemy out of jealousy; then most of Saul's courtiers espouse their master's quarrel, he has enemies at the court of Achish; enemies in his family, even among his sons, as Absalom enemies among his counsellors, as Ahithophel; foreign enemies on all sides of him - Philistines, Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites, Amalekites, Syrians, Mesopotamians, etc. Against all of them he invokes God's aid, and by God's aid he triumphs over all. Defend me from them that rise up against me; or, set me on high above them (Kay, Revised Version). David's domestic foes "rose up against him," no less than his foreign foes; made war on him; sought to seize his person, and put him to death. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/59-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent To the tune of אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “Do Not Destroy.” תַּשְׁחֵת֮ (taš·ḥêṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_516.htm">Strong's 516: </a> destroy not', a phrase in Psalm titles A Miktam מִ֫כְתָּ֥ם (miḵ·tām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4387.htm">Strong's 4387: </a> A technical term in psalm titles of David, לְדָוִ֪ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse when Saul שָׁא֑וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites sent בִּשְׁלֹ֥חַ (biš·lō·aḥ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out men to watch וַֽיִּשְׁמְר֥וּ (way·yiš·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to [his] house הַ֝בַּ֗יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house to kill him. לַהֲמִיתֽוֹ׃ (la·hă·mî·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill Deliver me הַצִּילֵ֖נִי (haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from my enemies, מֵאֹיְבַ֥י ׀ (mê·’ō·yə·ḇay) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary O my God; אֱלֹהָ֑י (’ĕ·lō·hāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative protect me תְּשַׂגְּבֵֽנִי׃ (tə·śag·gə·ḇê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7682.htm">Strong's 7682: </a> To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong from those who rise against me. מִּמִתְקוֹמְמַ֥י (mi·miṯ·qō·wm·may) Preposition-m | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 59:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/58-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 58:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 58:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>