16, 17. Contrast the lot of God's servant, who employs his time in God's praise. sing aloud . . . in the morning—when they retire famishing and disappointed, or it may denote delightful diligence in praise, as in :-. read more
Psalms 59The occasion for this individual lament psalm was evidently the event the writer of 1 Samuel recorded in Psalms 19:8-14, namely: Saul’s attempt to kill David in his bed at home. David asked God to defend him from the attacks of bloodthirsty men and to humiliate them so everyone might recognize God’s sovereignty."The focus of the psalm is on God-the Deliverer (Psalms 59:1-9) and the Judge (Psalms 59:10-17)." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 201.] read more
4. David’s joy in view of certain deliverance 59:14-17 read more
In contrast to their behavior, the psalmist voiced his confident trust that God would frustrate his antagonists, as He had done often in the past. He looked forward to singing praises to the Lord for His strength, loyal love, and protection.Even when our spiritual enemies threaten our security, we who are believers can trust in the Lord with great confidence. He will allow nothing to separate us from His love (cf. Romans 8:31-39). As we go through attacks, we should not only strengthen... read more
Title.—(RV) ’For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David: Michtam: when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.’ For the first part of the title see on Psalms 57. The second part, which alludes to 1 Samuel 19:11, scarcely explains the contents of the Ps., which has foreign enemies in view throughout (Psalms 59:5, Psalms 59:8, Psalms 59:13). ’My people’ in Psalms 59:11 has been held to imply that the writer was a king, while David at the time in question was only a... read more
Psalms 59:1-17THE superscription makes this the earliest of David’s psalms, dating from the Sauline persecution. It has many points of connection with the others of that group, but its closest affinities are with Psalms 55:1-23, which is commonly considered to belong to the period of incubation of Absalom’s rebellion (cf. Psalms 55:10 with Psalms 59:6; Psalms 59:14, and Psalms 55:21 with Psalms 59:7. The allusion to enemies patrolling the city, which is common to both psalms, seems to refer to... read more
Psalms 59:0 Gentile Enmity Against Israel 1. Surrounded by nations (Psalms 59:1-8 ) 2. Their judgment anticipated (Psalms 59:9-17 ) Another Michtam of David when he was persecuted by Saul. While in previous Psalms we saw prophetically the remnant of the last suffering from their own ungodly brethren and the Antichrist, here the nations are their enemies. The word “heathen” should always be translated “nations.” They will surround Jerusalem. This is mentioned in Psalms 59:6 . They are like... read more
59:16 But I will sing of thy {n} power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.(n) Who used the policy of a weak woman to confound the enemies strength, 1 Samuel 19:12. read more
How delightfully the Psalm ends in this resolution of the soul. God's power, God's mercy, both come in for a part in the hymn of praise: indeed all the attributes of Jehovah, become so many subjects of adoration, love, and praise; inasmuch as in Christ Jesus, and the salvation by him, they have all taken part, and have been richly displayed. And observe, to whom the song is directed: it is to Jehovah, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, because all the sacred persons become the united object of... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 59:16
power = strength, as in Psalms 59:9 . been = proved. defence = high tower. read more