Psalms 59:6

"You, LORD God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah."

Key Reflection

Psalms 59:6 reflects a plea for divine intervention and justice in the face of relentless opposition. The psalmist addresses Yahweh, invoking his sovereignty as the God of Armies and Israel, urging him to arise and act against his enemies. This verse underscores the intensity of the threat faced by the psalmist, who calls on God not to spare those who are wicked and traitorous, highlighting the severity of the situation through a direct appeal for divine retribution.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They return at evening -Many have rendered this in the imperative, as inPsalms 59:14, “Let them return at evening,” etc. So Luther renders it, and so also DeWette. But the more natural and obvious interpretation is to render it in the indicative, as describing the manner in which his enemies came upon him - like dogs seeking their prey; fierce mastiffs, howling and ready to spring upon him. From the phrase “they return at evening,” thus explained, it would seem probable that they watched their opportunity, or lay in wait, to secure their object; that having failed at first, they drew off again until evening, perhaps continuing thus for several days unable to accomplish their object.

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