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God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/59.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/59.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My God in his steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/59.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/59.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see <i>my desire</i> upon mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/59.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My God of mercy shall come to meet me; God shall let me see <i>my desire</i> on my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/59.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God in His faithfulness will meet me; God will let me look <i>triumphantly</i> upon my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/59.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My God in His lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look <i>triumphantly</i> upon my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/59.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My God in His lovingkindness will approach me; God will let me look <i>triumphantly</i> upon my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/59.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My God in His [steadfast] lovingkindness will meet me; God will let me look <i>triumphantly</i> on my enemies [who lie in wait for me].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/59.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/59.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/59.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/59.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You love me and will let me see my enemies defeated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/59.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/59.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/59.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My God loves me and will come to me; he will let me see my enemies defeated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/59.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My God of Gracious Love will meet me; God will enable me to see what happens to my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/59.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/59.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/59.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My God of mercy will come to meet me. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/59.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The God of my mercy will succor me: God will let me see my desire upon my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/59.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/59.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God goes before me, "" He causes me to look on my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/59.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God doth go before me, He causeth me to look on mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/59.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My God, his mercy shall anticipate me: God shall cause me to look upon mine enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/59.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />my God, his mercy shall prevent me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/59.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 58:11>My God, his mercy will precede me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/59.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />my loving God. May God go before me, and show me my fallen foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/59.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My God in his steadfast love will meet me; my God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/59.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O God, thy lovingkindness has preceded me; God has let me live to see my enemies avenged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/59.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God, your kindness will go before me; God will avenge me of my enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/59.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The God of my mercy will come to meet me; God will let me gaze upon mine adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/59.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> my God, his mercy shall go before me: my God will shew me <i>vengeance</i> on mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/59-10.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=6984" 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">9</span>I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">My God</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dō (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">of loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: yə·qad·də·mê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">will come to meet me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: yar·’ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">will let me stare down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8324.htm" title="8324: ḇə·šō·rə·rāy (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- To be hostile. A primitive root; to be hostile.">my foes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.…<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="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2</a></span><br />He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a></span><br />I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a></span><br />He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a></span><br />O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></span><br />My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a></span><br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.</p><p class="hdg">The God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Psalm 59:17</a></b></br> Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God <i>is</i> my defence, <i>and</i> the God of my mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4,5</a></b></br> But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, … </p><p class="hdg">prevent</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Psalm 21:3</a></b></br> For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Psalm 79:8</a></b></br> O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.</p><p class="hdg">let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a></b></br> For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen <i>his desire</i> upon mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Psalm 91:8</a></b></br> Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11</a></b></br> Mine eye also shall see <i>my desire</i> on mine enemies, <i>and</i> mine ears shall hear <i>my desire</i> of the wicked that rise up against me.</p><p class="hdg">enemies [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Psalm 5:8</a></b></br> Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Psalm 54:5</a></b></br> He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Psalm 56:2,6</a></b></br> Mine enemies would daily swallow <i>me</i> up: for <i>they be</i> many that fight against me, O thou most High… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/29-6.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/esther/9-14.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/39-13.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/59-4.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/job/3-12.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Succor</a> <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/numbers/33-3.htm">Triumphantly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/68-31.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-14.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Succor</a> <a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Triumphantly</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'; 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The Hebrew term "chesed" is often translated as loving devotion or steadfast love, indicating a covenantal loyalty. This concept is central to the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people, as seen in His covenants with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>) and David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). It also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<p><b>will come to meet me;</b><br>The imagery of God coming to meet the psalmist suggests divine intervention and support. In biblical history, God often intervened on behalf of His people, such as during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a>) and in battles where Israel was outnumbered (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-17</a>). This phrase reassures believers of God's active presence in their lives, echoing the promise of Jesus to be with His followers always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>).<p><b>God will let me stare down my foes.</b><br>This phrase conveys confidence in God's deliverance and victory over enemies. In the historical context, David, the attributed author of this psalm, faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations. The assurance of triumph over foes is a recurring theme in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a>, <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>) and is ultimately fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>). This victory is not just physical but spiritual, encouraging believers to trust in God's power to overcome all forms of opposition.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this Psalm, David, is expressing his trust in God's deliverance from his enemies. This Psalm is traditionally understood to have been written during a time when Saul sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Referred to as the "God of loving devotion," highlighting His steadfast love and faithfulness towards those who trust in Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>The adversaries that David faces, representing any opposition or threat to the believer's life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The King of Israel at the time, who was pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Mizpah is a place of watchfulness and prayer, symbolizing God's protective oversight.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_loving_devotion.htm">God's Loving Devotion</a></b><br>God's love is steadfast and unwavering. The Hebrew word "chesed" used here implies a covenantal love that is loyal and faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_encounter.htm">Divine Encounter</a></b><br>God actively meets us in our times of need. This is not a passive relationship; God is proactive in His care and intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_enemies.htm">Victory Over Enemies</a></b><br>Believers can have confidence that God will enable them to overcome their adversaries, whether they are physical, spiritual, or emotional.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>David's assurance that God will let him "stare down" his foes suggests a trust in God's perfect timing for deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_watchfulness.htm">Prayer and Watchfulness</a></b><br>Like David, we are called to be vigilant in prayer, trusting that God sees and knows our struggles and will act on our behalf.<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/what_defines_a_home_church.htm">What defines a home church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'there_but_for_god's_grace'.htm">What are the guidelines for early Christian church practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_an_organic_church.htm">What defines an organic church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_be_righteous_(rom_3_10_vs._lk_1_5-6).htm">Can a person be righteous? (Romans 3:10 vs. Luke 1:5-6)</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>(10) <span class= "bld">Prevent</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, come to meet. (See <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm" title="For you prevent him with the blessings of goodness: you set a crown of pure gold on his head.">Psalm 21:3</a>, Note.)<p><span class= "bld">See my desire.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm" title="For he has delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye has seen his desire on my enemies.">Psalm 54:7</a>. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/92-11.htm" title="My eye also shall see my desire on my enemies, and my ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.">Psalm 92:11</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/59.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 10-13.</span> - The enemies are still the main subject. Their pride, their cursing, their lying, are denounced (ver. 12). The psalmist trusts to "see his desire" upon them (ver. 10). First he begs that they may not be slain, but only "scattered abroad," so that they may remain as examples of God's vengeance for the warning of others (ver. 11). Then, forgetting this wish, he pleads for their capture and their utter destruction, without which God's glory will not be fully vindicated (vers. 12, 13). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The God of my mercy shall prevent me;</span> or, according to another reading, <span class="accented">God with his mercy shall prevent</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> anticipate) <span class="accented">me</span>. <span class="cmt_word">God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/59-10.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">My God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come to meet me;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְקַדְּמֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(yə·qad·də·mê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will let me stare down</span><br /><span class="heb">יַרְאֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(yar·’ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my foes.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשֹׁרְרָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·šō·rə·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8324.htm">Strong's 8324: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be hostile</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 59:10 My God will go before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/59-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 59:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/59-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 59:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 59:11" /></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>