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Arise to help me; look on my plight!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/59.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have done nothing wrong, yet they prepare to attack me. Wake up! See what is happening and help me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/59.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Awake, come to meet me, and see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/59.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves without <i>my</i> fault: awake to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/59.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves through no fault <i>of mine.</i> Awake to help me, and behold!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/59.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For no guilt <i>of mine,</i> they run and take their stand against me. Stir Yourself to help me, and see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For no guilt of mine, they run and set themselves against me. Arouse Yourself to help me, and see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For no guilt of <i>mine</i>, they run and set themselves against me. Arouse Thyself to help me, and see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/59.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For no guilt of <i>mine</i>, they run and set themselves against me. Arouse Yourself to meet me, and see!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/59.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They run and set themselves against me though there is no guilt in me; Stir Yourself to meet <i>and</i> help me, and see [what they are doing]!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/59.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/59.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/59.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves without my fault: Awake thou to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/59.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they are ready to attack. Do something! Help me! Look at what's happening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/59.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake thou to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/59.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />or any sin, or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see [for yourself].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/59.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />nor because of any fault of mine, O LORD, that they hurry to their places. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/59.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Without any fault on my part, they rush together and prepare themselves. Get up! Come help me! Pay attention!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/59.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/59.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/59.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, look, and help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/59.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/59.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/59.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Without punishment they run and prepare themselves, "" Stir up to meet me, and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/59.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Without punishment they run and prepare themselves, Stir up to meet me, and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/59.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Not iniquity, they will run and they will prepare: be aroused to meet me, and see.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/59.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Neither is it my iniquity, nor my sin, O Lord: without iniquity have I run, and directed my steps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/59.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 58:5>And it is neither my iniquity, nor my sin, O Lord. I have run and gone directly, without iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/59.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for no fault they hurry to take up arms. Come near and see my plight! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/59.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Rouse yourself, come to my help and see!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/59.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They run and prepare themselves against me without considering whether I have been at fault;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/59.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />That it is not by my foolishness they have run against me and were prepared against me, awake and see!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/59.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Without my fault, they run and prepare themselves; Awake Thou to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/59.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Without iniquity I ran and directed <i>my course aright</i>: awake to help me, and behold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/59-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6936" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Deliver Me From My Enemies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1097.htm" title="1097: bə·lî- (Adv) -- From balah; properly, failure, i.e. Nothing or destruction; usually without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc.">For no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ā·wōn (N-cs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">fault of my own,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: yə·rū·ṣūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">they move swiftly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wə·yik·kō·w·nā·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">to attack me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ‘ū·rāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">Arise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯî (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to help me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·ʾēh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and take notice.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11</a></span><br />See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">1 Samuel 26:18</a></span><br />And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3-5</a></span><br />O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, / if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, / then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7</a></span><br />For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a></span><br />Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3</a></span><br />They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">Psalm 140:2</a></span><br />who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-20.htm">Jeremiah 18:20</a></span><br />Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-52.htm">Lamentations 3:52</a></span><br />Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-60</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-56</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2</a></span><br />And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-32.htm">John 10:32</a></span><br />But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.</p><p class="hdg">run</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">1 Samuel 19:12-24</a></b></br> So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16</a></b></br> For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></b></br> Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts <i>are</i> thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction <i>are</i> in their paths.</p><p class="hdg">awake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Psalm 5:6</a></b></br> Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-23.htm">Psalm 35:23</a></b></br> Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, <i>even</i> unto my cause, my God and my Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Psalm 44:23</a></b></br> Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast <i>us</i> not off for ever.</p><p class="hdg">help me [heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/44-26.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/job/33-10.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/psalms/38-4.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Plight</a> <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/psalms/55-8.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Rouse</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Run</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/44-23.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/73-10.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/psalms/107-26.htm">Plight</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Rouse</a> <a href="/psalms/63-10.htm">Run</a> <a href="/psalms/59-12.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/78-38.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 59</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">David prays to be delivered from his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/59-6.htm">He complains of their cruelty</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/59-8.htm">He trusts in god</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">He prays against them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">He praises God</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>For no fault of my own</b><br>This phrase reflects the innocence of the psalmist, traditionally attributed to David. It suggests a situation where David is unjustly pursued, likely referring to the time when King Saul sought his life without cause (<a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a>). This theme of unjust suffering is echoed in the life of Jesus Christ, who was also persecuted without fault (<a href="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a>). The concept of suffering innocently is a recurring theme in the Psalms and throughout Scripture, highlighting the reality of righteous individuals facing persecution.<p><b>they move swiftly to attack me</b><br>The imagery of swift attackers suggests urgency and aggression, possibly reflecting the actions of Saul's men who were sent to capture David. This can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual attacks believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. The historical context of David's life, constantly on the run and facing threats, provides a backdrop for understanding the intensity of the psalmist's plea.<p><b>Arise to help me</b><br>This is a call for divine intervention, a common plea in the Psalms where the psalmist seeks God's immediate action. The word "arise" is often used in Scripture to denote God taking action on behalf of His people (<a href="/psalms/3-7.htm">Psalm 3:7</a>). It reflects a deep trust in God's power to deliver and protect. This plea can be connected to the broader biblical narrative of God as a deliverer, as seen in the Exodus story and in the ultimate deliverance through Christ.<p><b>and take notice</b><br>The request for God to "take notice" implies a desire for God to be aware and attentive to the psalmist's plight. It suggests a personal relationship with God, where the psalmist believes that God is both aware of and concerned with human affairs. This reflects the biblical theme of God's omniscience and His care for His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139</a>, which speaks of God's intimate knowledge of us. The plea for God to notice is also a reminder of His role as a just judge who sees and acts righteously.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Psalm 59</a>, David is in a time of distress, pursued by King Saul's men. This psalm is a plea for deliverance from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who becomes envious of David and seeks to kill him. His pursuit of David is the backdrop for this psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The men sent by Saul to watch David's house and kill him. They represent the immediate threat to David's life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate deliverer and protector whom David calls upon in his time of need.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>David's situation teaches us to rely on God for deliverance in times of trouble. Just as David trusted God amidst his enemies, we too can have confidence in God's protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice.htm">God's Justice</a></b><br>The psalm reflects a belief in God's justice, that He will deal with the wicked. We can rest assured that God sees our struggles and will act in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_distress.htm">Prayer in Distress</a></b><br>David's example shows the importance of turning to God in prayer when faced with adversity. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's intervention and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_amidst_fear.htm">Faith Amidst Fear</a></b><br>Despite the fearsome circumstances, David's faith remains strong. This encourages us to maintain our faith even when we are afraid or uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The psalm underscores God's sovereignty over all situations. Recognizing God's control can bring comfort and assurance in the midst of chaos.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_59.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 59</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_59_4_claim_david's_innocence.htm">If Psalm 59:4 claims innocence on David’s part, why do other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) contradict this portrayal of his character? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_ask_cain_about_abel.htm">Genesis 4:8-10: Why would God question Cain about Abel's whereabouts if God is supposed to be all-knowing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_verses_are_controversial_in_the_satanic_verses.htm">What causes people to abandon their faith?</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>(4) <span class= "bld">They run and prepare.</span>--These words might both be taken in a military sense. For "run," see <a href="/psalms/18-29.htm" title="For by you I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.">Psalm 18:29</a>; <a href="/job/15-26.htm" title="He runs on him, even on his neck, on the thick bosses of his bucklers:">Job 15:26</a>; <a href="/job/16-14.htm" title="He breaks me with breach on breach, he runs on me like a giant.">Job 16:14</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Help me.</span>--Literally, as in margin, <span class= "ital">meet. </span>It is found in a hostile sense, and never in the sense of helping. A suggested emendation, "Awake to my <span class= "ital">calling, </span>and behold," removes the difficulty.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/59.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They run and prepare themselves without my fault;</span> or, "establish themselves" - "take up their position" (so Hengstenberg, Kay, and Professor Cheyne). <span class="cmt_word">Awake to help me</span> (see the comment on Psalm 44:23). <span class="cmt_word">And behold;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "see how things are - how innocent I am; how unjust and cruel are my enemies!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/59-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For no</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽלִי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·lî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fault of my own,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭וֺן</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·wōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they move swiftly</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּצ֣וּן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·ṣūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to attack me.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִכּוֹנָ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yik·kō·w·nā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Arise</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֖וּרָה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rouse oneself, awake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to help me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרָאתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and take notice.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְאֵה׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·’êh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/59-4.htm">Psalm 59:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/59-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 59:4 I have done no wrong yet they (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/59-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 59:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:5" /></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>