The following Psalms (59-72) comprise the second part of Book Two (Psalms 42-72). The Book of Psalms divides up into five Books, of which this is the final part of the second, each of which ends with a special ‘blessing, which are as follows: · Book 1. Psalms 1-41, which ends with ‘blessed be YHWH... [ Continue Reading ]
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'.... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID EXPRESSES HIS CONFIDENCE THAT YHWH WILL PROTECT HIM (PSALMS 59:6). Describing his enemies as like a pack of stray dogs on the prowl (compare also Psalms 59:14) David is confident that YHWH will laugh at their folly and will protect him. God will be his fortress in the face of the strength of... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID POINTS OUT TO GOD THAT HE IS A VICTIM OF SLANDER, LIES AND CURSING AND ASKS HIM TO DEAL WITH THEM ACCORDINGLY (PSALMS 59:11). We should note that what David majors on is not the power of a great enemy, but on slanderous and lying words which are being spoken against him. This indicates a loca... [ Continue Reading ]
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). David concludes the Psalm by taunting his oppressors for wasting their time by awaiting him in order to strike him down (compare... [ Continue Reading ]