Psalm 59:5 NIV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 59:5

Sorrow. Hebrew, "muddy," such as is given to slaves or malefactors, (Matthew xxvii. 34.) mixed with myrrh, or venom. Literally, "wine of trembling," (Calmet) or soporiferous. (St. Jerome) (Haydock) --- All these expressions give the idea of something disagreeable. (Berthier) --- The people became penitent, or were astonished. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 59:1-7

1-7 In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice of the church when under bondage in the world; and the voice of the Christian when under temptation, affliction, and persecution. And thus earnestly should we pray daily, to be defended and delivered from our spiritual enemies, the temptations of Satan, and the corruptions of our own hearts. We should fear suffering as evil-doers, but not be... 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 59:1-5

Heading (Psalms 59:1 a). ‘For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.’ Like the last two Psalms this is another Psalm which is dedicated to the Choirmaster or Chief Musician, and set to the tune of ‘Do Not Destroy’. It is a Psalm of David, a Michtam (plea for ‘cover’ or protection). The provenance of the Psalm is said to be when Saul sent some of his men to watch David’s house in order to kill him (1 Samuel... 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

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 59:5

The God of Israel; a God in covenant with all true Israelites, whom thou hast promised to protect and bless. The heathen; or, these heathens, or Gentiles; who though they are called and accounted Israelites by their birth, yet in truth, and in their dispositions and manners, are mere heathens and barbarians; in which respect such men are elsewhere called strangers, Psalms 54:3, men of Sodom and Gomorrah, Isaiah 1:10, and as Ethiopians, Amos 9:7; as among us ungodly Christians are oft called... 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