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Psalms 59:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.

Psalms 59:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 59:1

Theological / Devotional

Deliver me. Or, “snatch me away.” This is the psalmist’s repeated prayer (see Ps. 7:1; 17:13; 22:20; etc.). David desires protection from all his enemies, whether they are in his own household, in the court, in the nation, or among other nations.

Defend me. Literally, “make me high,” that is, “make me inaccessible” (see Ps. 18:48).

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