Psalm 59:2
New International Version
Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.

New Living Translation
Rescue me from these criminals; save me from these murderers.

English Standard Version
deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.

Berean Standard Bible
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.

King James Bible
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

New King James Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from bloodthirsty men.

New American Standard Bible
Rescue me from those who practice injustice, And save me from men of bloodshed.

NASB 1995
Deliver me from those who do iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.

NASB 1977
Deliver me from those who do iniquity, And save me from men of bloodshed.

Legacy Standard Bible
Deliver me from workers of iniquity And save me from men of bloodshed.

Amplified Bible
Deliver me from those who practice wrongdoing, And save me from bloodthirsty men.

Christian Standard Bible
Rescue me from evildoers, and save me from men of bloodshed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Deliver me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed.

American Standard Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.

Contemporary English Version
Keep me safe from brutal people who want to kill me.

English Revised Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from the bloodthirsty men.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people.

Good News Translation
Save me from those evil people; rescue me from those murderers!

International Standard Version
Save me from those who practice evil; deliver me from bloodthirsty men.

Majority Standard Bible
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.

NET Bible
Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!

New Heart English Bible
Deliver me from evildoers. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.

Webster's Bible Translation
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

World English Bible
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, "" And save me from men of blood.

Young's Literal Translation
Deliver me from workers of iniquity, And from men of blood save me.

Smith's Literal Translation
Deliver me from those working vanity, and save me from men of bloods.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Deliver me from them that work iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Rescue me from those who work iniquity, and save me from men of blood.

New American Bible
Deliver me from evildoers; from the bloodthirsty save me.

New Revised Standard Version
Deliver me from those who work evil; from the bloodthirsty save me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Save me from workers of lies and save me from men who shed blood.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the men of blood.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Deliver Me From My Enemies
1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. 2Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. 3See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 22:49
who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

Psalm 18:48
who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

Psalm 140:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,

Psalm 71:4
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.

Psalm 31:15
My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Psalm 7:1
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers,

Psalm 17:13
Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,

Psalm 41:2
The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.

Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.

Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

Jeremiah 15:21
I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

2 Thessalonians 3:2
And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

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Psalm 26:9
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:

Psalm 27:2
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Psalm 55:23
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

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Psalm 59
1. David prays to be delivered from his enemies
6. He complains of their cruelty
8. He trusts in god
11. He prays against them
16. He praises God














Deliver me
The Hebrew root for "deliver" is "נצל" (natsal), which conveys the idea of being snatched away or rescued from danger. In the context of this psalm, David is earnestly pleading for God's intervention to rescue him from his enemies. This word reflects a deep trust in God's ability to save and protect His people. Historically, David faced numerous threats, and his reliance on God as his deliverer is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. This plea for deliverance is not just a request for physical safety but also a spiritual cry for salvation from evil influences.

from workers of iniquity
The phrase "workers of iniquity" refers to those who actively engage in evil deeds. The Hebrew word for "iniquity" is "אָוֶן" (aven), which implies trouble, wickedness, or sorrow. These are not merely passive sinners but individuals who intentionally commit acts of unrighteousness. In the biblical context, such people are often seen as opposing God's will and causing harm to others. David's prayer highlights the reality of evil in the world and the need for divine intervention to protect the righteous from those who perpetrate wickedness.

and save me
The word "save" comes from the Hebrew "יָשַׁע" (yasha), meaning to deliver or give victory. This term is closely related to the name "Yeshua" (Jesus), which means "The Lord is salvation." David's request for salvation is both immediate and eternal, seeking God's protection in the present and His ultimate deliverance from all forms of evil. This reflects a deep-seated faith in God's power to save and His willingness to act on behalf of His people.

from men of bloodshed
"Men of bloodshed" refers to those who are violent and murderous. The Hebrew word "דָּמִים" (damim) is used here, which is often associated with blood guilt or the shedding of innocent blood. In ancient times, bloodshed was a serious offense, often leading to cycles of vengeance and retribution. David's plea is for protection from those who would unjustly take life, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the need for justice. This phrase underscores the moral and ethical dimensions of David's prayer, as he seeks refuge from those who disregard God's commandments and the value of human life.

Verse 2. - Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. Foreign enemies are never reproached with being "bloody men," since war is their trade, and it is their business to wound and slay.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Deliver me
הַ֭צִּילֵנִי (haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from workers
מִפֹּ֣עֲלֵי (mip·pō·‘ă·lê)
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise

of iniquity,
אָ֑וֶן (’ā·wen)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 205: Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol

and save me
הוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃ (hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

from men of bloodshed.
דָ֝מִ֗ים (ḏā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed


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