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save me from these murderers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/59.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/59.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/59.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/59.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me from those who practice injustice, And save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Deliver me from those who do iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Deliver me from those who do iniquity, And save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/59.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Deliver me from workers of iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/59.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from those who practice wrongdoing, And save me from bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/59.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me from evildoers, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/59.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/59.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/59.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Keep me safe from brutal people who want to kill me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/59.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from the bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/59.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/59.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Save me from those evil people; rescue me from those murderers! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/59.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Save me from those who practice evil; deliver me from bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/59.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/59.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/59.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from evildoers. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/59.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/59.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/59.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from workers of iniquity, "" And save me from men of blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/59.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Deliver me from workers of iniquity, And from men of blood save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/59.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me from those working vanity, and save me from men of bloods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/59.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from them that work iniquity, and save me from bloody men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/59.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 58:3>Rescue me from those who work iniquity, and save me from men of blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/59.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from evildoers; from the bloodthirsty save me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/59.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from those who work evil; from the bloodthirsty save me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/59.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/59.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Save me from workers of lies and save me from men who shed blood.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/59.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the men of blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/59.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/59-2.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=6920" 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">1</span>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. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><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/6466.htm" title="6466: mip·pō·‘ă·lê (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, especially to practise.">from workers</a> <a href="/hebrew/205.htm" title="205: ’ā·wen (N-ms) -- From an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant; strictly nothingness; also trouble. Vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol.">of iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ū·mê·’an·šê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">and save me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: ḏā·mîm (N-mp) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">from men of bloodshed.</a> </span><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.…<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="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40</a></span><br />The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a></span><br />Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Psalm 41:2</a></span><br />The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></span><br />So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-21.htm">Jeremiah 15:21</a></span><br />I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-2.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:2</a></span><br />And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.</p><p class="hdg">save</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-9.htm">Psalm 26:9</a></b></br> Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a></b></br> When the wicked, <i>even</i> mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a></b></br> But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Bloodshed</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Bloodthirsty</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Bloody</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/58-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/53-4.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/58-2.htm">Work</a> <a href="/psalms/53-4.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-23.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Bloodshed</a> <a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Bloodthirsty</a> <a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Bloody</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Save</a> <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Work</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Workers</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>Deliver me from workers of iniquity</b><br>This phrase is a plea for divine intervention against those who commit evil acts. In the biblical context, "workers of iniquity" refers to individuals who actively engage in sinful behavior, often with malicious intent. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, seeks God's protection from such people. This reflects a common theme in the Psalms, where the righteous call upon God to shield them from the wicked (<a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Psalm 5:5</a>, <a href="/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8</a>). The term "iniquity" denotes moral corruption and is often associated with rebellion against God's laws. This plea can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's role as the ultimate deliverer from sin and evil, as He provides salvation and protection for believers.<p><b>and save me from men of bloodshed</b><br>The phrase "men of bloodshed" refers to violent individuals who are willing to kill or harm others. In the historical context of David's life, he faced numerous threats from such men, including King Saul and his followers, who sought to take his life (<a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a>). The request for salvation from these men highlights the psalmist's reliance on God for physical and spiritual safety. This plea is echoed in other scriptures where God is depicted as a refuge and protector (<a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a>, <a href="/psalms/140.htm">Psalm 140:1</a>). The imagery of bloodshed also points to the seriousness of sin and the need for divine justice. In a typological sense, this can be connected to Jesus Christ, who, through His sacrificial death, provides a means of salvation from the ultimate consequences of sin and violence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this Psalm, who is crying out to God for deliverance from his enemies. David often faced threats from those who sought his life, including King Saul and other adversaries.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/workers_of_iniquity.htm">Workers of Iniquity</a></b><br>This term refers to those who commit evil acts and live in opposition to God's righteousness. In the context of David's life, it could include those who plotted against him unjustly.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_bloodshed.htm">Men of Bloodshed</a></b><br>These are individuals who are violent and murderous, seeking to harm or kill others. David faced such threats from those who were envious or threatened by his anointing as king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul's_pursuit_of_david.htm">Saul's Pursuit of David</a></b><br>An event in David's life where King Saul, driven by jealousy and fear, sought to kill David, forcing him to flee and seek God's protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_deliverer.htm">God as Deliverer</a></b><br>The central theme of this Psalm is God's role as a deliverer and protector of the righteous from their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_protector.htm">God as Our Protector</a></b><br>Just as David sought God's protection from his enemies, we too can trust God to be our shield and refuge in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_times_of_distress.htm">Prayer in Times of Distress</a></b><br>David's example encourages us to turn to God in prayer when facing adversities, seeking His deliverance and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_battles.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Battles</a></b><br>While David faced physical enemies, we must be aware of the spiritual battles we face and rely on God's strength to overcome them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_enemies_with_love.htm">Responding to Enemies with Love</a></b><br>In light of Jesus' teachings, we are called to respond to those who oppose us with love and prayer, trusting God to handle justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God's Justice</a></b><br>We can rest in the assurance that God sees the injustices we face and will act in His perfect timing to bring about justice.<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/is_david_truly_the_author_of_psalm_140.htm">If Psalm 140 is attributed to David, is there concrete evidence supporting his authorship, or could it be someone else? </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/evidence_for_psalm_64_2_plots,_divine_aid.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence verifies the secret plots mentioned in Psalm 64:2, especially regarding divine intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/59.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.</span> Foreign enemies are never reproached with being "bloody men," since war is their trade, and it is their business to wound and slay. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/59-2.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">Deliver me</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭צִּילֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from workers</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפֹּ֣עֲלֵי</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pō·‘ă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6466.htm">Strong's 6466: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, to practise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of iniquity,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑וֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·wen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_205.htm">Strong's 205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and save me</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from men of bloodshed.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָ֝מִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/59-2.htm">Psalm 59:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/59-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 59:2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 59:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:3" /></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>