Psalms 59:4

"For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, LORD."

Key Reflection

This verse reveals a profound sense of being targeted and persecuted unjustly. David expresses that his enemies seek to harm him without any just cause, emphasizing his innocence and trusting in God's judgment and protection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They run and prepare themselves -That is, they “hasten” to accomplish this; they are quick to obey the command of Saul requiring them to slay me. The word “prepare” refers to whatever was deemed necessary to enable them to accomplish what they had been commanded to do - arming themselves, making provision for their journey, etc. Without my fault -That is, without anything on my part to deserve this, or to justify Saul and those employed by him in what they attempt to do. David, in all this, was conscious of innocence. In his own feelings toward Saul, and in all his public acts, he knew that he had sought only the king’s welfare, and that he had been obedient to the laws.

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