Psalm 59:16

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 59:8-17

8-17 It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defence, in whom we shall be safe. It is very comfortable to us, in prayer, to look to God as the God of our mercy, the Author of all good in us, and the Giver of all good to us. The wicked can never be satisfied, which is the greatest misery in a poor condition. A contented man, if he has not what he would have, yet he does not quarrel with Providence, nor fret within himself. It is not poverty,... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 59:1-17

Cheth. True Piety the Calling of the Believers. v. 57. Thou art my Portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Thy words. To realize at all times that God is his Portion, his Inheritance, and that for that reason he intends to observe the words of the Lord, this is the calling of the faithful, in this everyone who is a child of God fulfils his destiny. v. 58. I entreated Thy favor, literally, "I appealed with supplications to Thy face," with my whole heart, begging for a manifestation... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 59:1-17

Psalms 59:0To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him1 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God:Defend me from them that rise up against me.2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,And save me from bloody men.3 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul:The mighty are gathered against me;Not for my transgressions, nor for my sin, O Lord.4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault:Awake to help me, and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 59:1-17

“God Is My High Tower” Psalms 59:1-17 This is the fifth of the Michtams, or “Golden Psalms.” Compare Psalms 16:1-11 ; Psalms 56:1-13 ; Psalms 57:1-11 ; Psalms 58:1-11 . The contents correspond to the title and to 1 Samuel 19:11 . The most noticeable feature is the twice-repeated refrain of Psalms 59:9 ; Psalms 17:1-15 . In each case David appeals to God as my strength, and describes Him as my high tower and the God of my mercy. The possessive pronoun my is very remarkable. Each of us... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 59:1-17

Again we have a song from the midst of peril. The singer is the object of determined, stealthy, and malignant opposition. It is divided into two parts, both ending with the same declaration, "God is my high Tower." The first (verses Psa 59:1-9 ) describes the danger. Without any reason, and with the most relentless determination, the singer's enemies are attempting to encompass his destruction. He announces his determination to wait on his Strength, and declares that God is his high Tower. ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 59:14-17

His Would Be Assassins Can Wander Up and Down Like Stray Dogs All Night If They Wish, But He Will Meanwhile Sing Of The Triumph And Protection Of His God (Psalms 59:14-17 ). David concludes the Psalm by taunting his oppressors for wasting their time by awaiting him in order to strike him down (compare Psalms 59:6-7), because he knows that it will be in vain. And he declares that meanwhile he will sing of God’s covenant love and faithfulness, knowing that God will be his refuge and strength.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 59:1-17

LIX. The Ps. seems to be directed against Jewish and not foreign enemies. It might well be a prayer for the downfall of the aristocratic Sadducees. On the other hand in Psalms 59:5 and Psalms 59:8 the Psalmist prays against “ heathen.” But a slight change gives the word we need, viz. “ proud” ( cf. Psalms 9:17). Psalms 59:6 is a variant of Psalms 59:14; it is in its right place after Psalms 59:13. Psalms 59:7 . Swords: read “ insulting words.”— Who doth hear? Nobody, they think, hears, i.e.... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 59:1-17

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“To the Chief Musician, Al-taschith.” See Introduction to Psalms 57:0. “Michtam of David.” See Introduction to Psalms 56:0. “When Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.” The history here referred to is contained in 1 Samuel 19:11-18. Moll: “The contents and form of this Psalm do not lead us to limit that dangerous situation in Gibeah to the one night before the flight which was rendered possible by Michal. It is particularly the recurring verses (Psalms... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 59:1-17

Psalms 59:1-17 Psalms 59:1-17 is another one of those "destroy not" prayers of David, when Saul sent and they watched the house to kill him. His wife, Michael, let him out of the window in a basket and David escaped. But the men were watching the house of David to kill him. And David wrote this psalm on that occasion.Deliver me from my enemy, O God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from the bloody men. For, lo, they lie in wait... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 59:1-17

Psalms 59:6 . They make a noise like a dog. Mr. Jowett, in his christian researches, states, that many dogs in eastern towns have no owners; that they lie in the shade during the heat of the day, and towards evening go about the town half perished with hunger, seeking what meat they can procure. This similé is therefore a fine figure to designate the restless and grovelling temper and habit of unregenerate men. Psalms 59:11 . Slay them not, lest my people forget. Those men were David’s... read more

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