Psalms 59:5
3 See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
4 For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.
O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah
6 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
7 See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah
- KJV
- Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
- WEB
- You, LORD God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.
- ASV
- Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah
- DARBY
- Yea, do thou, Jehovah, the God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations: be not gracious to any plotters of iniquity. Selah.
- BLB
- And You, O YHWH, God of Hosts, the God of Israel, may You awaken to attend to all the nations! You must not be merciful to any of those acting treacherously [with] wickedness. Selah
- ÅB
- Ja du, Herre, hærskarenes Gud, Israels Gud, våkn opp for å hjemsøke alle hedninger, vær ikke nådig imot noen av de troløse nidinger! Sela.
- OTB
- Du, Herre Gud, hærskarenes Gud, Israels Gud,
Våkn opp for å bringe rettferdighet til alle nasjonene;
Vis ingen nåde til dem som handler svikefullt i urett.
Sela - B1930
- Ja du, Herre, hærskarenes Gud, Israels Gud, våkn op for å hjemsøke alle hedninger, vær ikke nådig imot nogen av de troløse nidinger! Sela.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 84:8
O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah
Read in contextPsalms 55:15
Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.
Read in contextPsalms 9:15
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
Read in contextGenesis 33:20
There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.
Read in contextIsaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Read in contextPsalms 80:4
O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people?
Read in contextJames 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Read in contextPsalms 54:3
For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life— men with no regard for God. Selah
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