Psalm 59:10 - Deliver Me From My Enemies

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Deliver Me From My Enemies
…9I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. 10My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. 11Do not kill them, or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield.…

Cross References

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.2 Samuel 22:3
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Psalm 59:17
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Ephesians 2:4,5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, …

prevent

Psalm 21:3
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.

Psalm 79:8
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.

Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

let

Psalm 54:7
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

Psalm 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Psalm 92:11
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.

enemies [heb.

Psalm 5:8
Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

Psalm 54:5
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

Psalm 56:2,6
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High…

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Psalm 59

My God of loving devotion
This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, highlighting God's steadfast love and faithfulness. The Hebrew term "chesed" is often translated as loving devotion or steadfast love, indicating a covenantal loyalty. This concept is central to the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people, as seen in His covenants with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) and David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). It also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).

will come to meet me;
The imagery of God coming to meet the psalmist suggests divine intervention and support. In biblical history, God often intervened on behalf of His people, such as during the Exodus (Exodus 14:13-14) and in battles where Israel was outnumbered (2 Chronicles 20:15-17). This phrase reassures believers of God's active presence in their lives, echoing the promise of Jesus to be with His followers always (Matthew 28:20).

God will let me stare down my foes.
This phrase conveys confidence in God's deliverance and victory over enemies. In the historical context, David, the attributed author of this psalm, faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations. The assurance of triumph over foes is a recurring theme in the Psalms (Psalm 23:5, Psalm 110:1) and is ultimately fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:57). This victory is not just physical but spiritual, encouraging believers to trust in God's power to overcome all forms of opposition.

Persons / Places / Events

1. David
The author of this Psalm, David, is expressing his trust in God's deliverance from his enemies. This Psalm is traditionally understood to have been written during a time when Saul sent men to watch David's house in order to kill him.

2. God
Referred to as the "God of loving devotion," highlighting His steadfast love and faithfulness towards those who trust in Him.

3. Enemies/Foes
The adversaries that David faces, representing any opposition or threat to the believer's life.

4. Saul
The King of Israel at the time, who was pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.

5. Mizpah
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Mizpah is a place of watchfulness and prayer, symbolizing God's protective oversight.

Teaching Points

God's Loving Devotion
God's love is steadfast and unwavering. The Hebrew word "chesed" used here implies a covenantal love that is loyal and faithful.

Divine Encounter
God actively meets us in our times of need. This is not a passive relationship; God is proactive in His care and intervention.

Victory Over Enemies
Believers can have confidence that God will enable them to overcome their adversaries, whether they are physical, spiritual, or emotional.

Trust in God's Timing
David's assurance that God will let him "stare down" his foes suggests a trust in God's perfect timing for deliverance.

Prayer and Watchfulness
Like David, we are called to be vigilant in prayer, trusting that God sees and knows our struggles and will act on our behalf.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 59What defines a home church?What are the guidelines for early Christian church practices?What defines an organic church?Can a person be righteous? (Romans 3:10 vs. Luke 1:5-6)

(10) Prevent--i.e., come to meet. (See Psalm 21:3, Note.)

See my desire.--See Note, Psalm 54:7. (Comp. Psalm 92:11.)

Verses 10-13. - The enemies are still the main subject. Their pride, their cursing, their lying, are denounced (ver. 12). The psalmist trusts to "see his desire" upon them (ver. 10). First he begs that they may not be slain, but only "scattered abroad," so that they may remain as examples of God's vengeance for the warning of others (ver. 11). Then, forgetting this wish, he pleads for their capture and their utter destruction, without which God's glory will not be fully vindicated (vers. 12, 13). Verse 10. - The God of my mercy shall prevent me; or, according to another reading, God with his mercy shall prevent (i.e. anticipate) me. God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies (comp. Psalm 54:7). Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

My God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of loving devotion
חַסְדִּ֣י (ḥas·dî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

will come to meet me;
יְקַדְּמֵ֑נִי (yə·qad·də·mê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6923: To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet

God
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will let me stare down
יַרְאֵ֥נִי (yar·’ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

my foes.
בְשֹׁרְרָֽי׃ (ḇə·šō·rə·rāy)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8324: To be hostile

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