Psalms 59 - Introduction

A.M. 2946. B.C. 1058.

“The title,” says Bishop Patrick, “sufficiently informs us of the occasion of this Psalm, wherein David expresses what his thoughts and feelings were when Saul sent officers to watch his house all night, and to slay him when he should come out of his doors in the morning.” See 1 Samuel 19:11. He prays to God to be delivered from the power of his cruel enemies, whose indefatigable malice he describes, Psalms 59:1. Predicts his own enlargement, through the tender mercy and mighty power of God, Psalms 59:8; Psalms 59:9. Also the singular vengeance to be poured upon his enemies, for their punishment and the admonition of others, Psalms 59:11. Of which he gives God the glory, Psalms 59:16; Psalms 59:17.