Psalm 59:13

Translations

Modern

Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

Traditional

Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

Literal

Consume them in fury, consume them, and they are no more! And let them know that God is ruling in Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah

Latin

…in consummatione: in ira consummationis, et non erunt. Et scient quia Deus dominabitur Jacob, et finium terræ.

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Hebrew

English

Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

Notes

Psalms 59:11–13

The psalmist prays that the wicked will suffer the same pain they have caused others.

Psalms 59:1–17

The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Anger

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Parallels

1 Samuel 19:1–24

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

Al-Taschith David Imprecatory Psalms Jacob Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Believing Lies God: Sovereign Judgments: Design of

Psalm 59:13

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