Psalm 59:7

Deliver Me from My Enemies · Psalm 59:1–17
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Translations

Modern
See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
Traditional
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
Literal
Behold, they belch out with their mouths. Swords are in their lips: “For who hears?”
Latin
Ecce loquentur in ore suo, et gladius in labiis eorum: quoniam quis audivit?

Original

Hebrew
English
See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”

Notes

The wicked threaten like aggressive dogs, but the Lord shows that he does not fear 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

David

Parallels

1 Samuel 19:1–24

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Waiting Upon God: should be Specially in Adversity Waiting: Especially in Adversity Wicked (People): Described