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Psalm 59

Psalm 59:17

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

Modern
To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
Traditional
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Literal
O My strength, to You I will sing praises! For God is my secure height, the God of loving devotion to me.
Latin
Adjutor meus, tibi psallam, quia Deus susceptor meus es; Deus meus, misericordia mea.

Original

Hebrew
English
To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

Notes

Psalms 59:1–17

The psalmist laments the power of enemies who conspire with other nations.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

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 Book of Jonah David Imprecatory Psalms Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Praise is Due to God on Account of Protection Thankfulness: Exemplified