Translations
Modern
For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.
Traditional
They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold.
Literal
Without my fault, they run and prepare themselves. Awake to help me, and see!
Latin
Neque iniquitas mea, neque peccatum meum, Domine; sine iniquitate cucurri, et direxi.
Original
Hebrew
English
For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.
Notes
The psalmist asks God not to show mercy to the treacherous, deceptive, and wicked traitors (see Psalm 25:2).
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 Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Waiting Upon God: should be Specially in Adversity Waiting: Especially in Adversity