Psalms 59:14

"Consume them in wrath. Consume them, and they will be no more. Let them know that God rules in Jacob, to the ends of the earth. Selah."

Key Reflection

This verse invokes divine judgment, urging God to utterly destroy those who oppose His people, ensuring they recognize His sovereignty over all the nations. It underscores both God's power and His presence as ruler across the entire earth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And at evening let them return -See the notes atPsalms 59:6. The original here is the same as inPsalms 59:6, with the exception of the word “and” at the beginning. This qualifies the sentence, and makes the construction in our version proper. The language is that of confident triumph. They came around the city to take David; they shouted and shrieked as dogs bark and howl when they come upon their prey. David asked God to interpose and save him; and then, says he, let them come if they will, and howl around the city; they will find no prey; they will be like hungry dogs from whom their anticipated victim has escaped. Let them come, and howl and rage. They can do no harm.

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