Psalm 59

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The 59th Psalm is a Psalm of David and was sung to the tune "Do not spoil!" ( Ps 59.1  SLT ). This melody is also used in Psalm 57 ( Ps 57.1  SLT ), Psalm 58 ( Ps 58.1  SLT ) and Psalm 75 ( Ps 75.1  SLT ).

structure

The psalm can be divided into the following sections:

  • Verse 2–3: request for salvation ( Ps 59,2–3  SLT )
  • Verses 4–5: Complaint against his enemies ( Ps 59,4–5  SLT )
  • Verse 6: request for righteousness ( Ps 59,6  SLT )

- Sela -

  • Verses 7–8: Complaint against his enemies ( Ps 59,7–8  SLT )
  • Verses 9-11: David puts his trust in God ( Ps 59,9-11  SLT )
  • Verses 12-14: Prayer for righteousness ( Ps 59.12-14  SLT )

- Sela -

  • Verse 15-16: David describes his situation ( Ps 59.15-16  SLT )
  • Verse 17-18: David praises and thanks God for his salvation ( Ps 59.17-18  SLT )

Dating

Many interpreters assume that this psalm was written in the time of 1 Sam 19 : 11-17  SLT .

interpretation

In Ps 59.7 to 14  SLT mentioned situation is in Ps 59.15 to 18  SLT picked up again. While David asks for a confusion of his enemies in Ps 59,12  SLT : "Let them wander about by your power and overthrow them", he already speaks in Ps 59,16  SLT of the fulfillment of his request.

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