Psalms 59:3

"Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 59:3, David appeals to God for deliverance, acknowledging that his enemies are both wicked and violent. The term "workers of iniquity" highlights the persistent and deliberate nature of their evil intentions, while "bloodthirsty men" vividly portrays them as those who seek his life with a lust for violence, much like a predator eagerly anticipating its prey. This plea reflects David's deep fear and the intense danger he perceives from his adversaries, urging God to intervene in this dire situation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul -They lie in wait as wild beasts do for their prey, ready to spring upon it. The word used here is often employed to denote the act of lying in ambush; of watching in secret places to spring upon a victim:Judges 9:32;Judges 21:20;Psalms 10:9. The word “soul” here means “life.” They lie in ambush that they may kill me. The mighty are gathered against me -Strong men; hostile men; cruel men. Saul would employ on this occasion not the weak, the cowardly, the faint-hearted, but men of courage and strength; men who were unscrupulous in their character; men who would not be likely to be moved by entreaty, or turned from their purpose by compassion.

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