Translations
Modern
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
Traditional
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
Literal
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from men of blood!
Latin
Eripe me de operantibus iniquitatem, et de viris sanguinum salva me.
Original
Hebrew
English
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.
Notes
protect me (or lift me up high): When surrounded by evil, the godly pray for God to set them apart for himself and protect them.
The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations.
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
Parallels
Glossary
Al-Taschith David Imprecatory Psalms Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Persecution of David Waiting Upon God: should be Specially in Adversity Waiting: Especially in Adversity