Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 59:2

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 59:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Psalms 59:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men." — Psalms 59:2 (ASV)

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity - The workers of iniquity here referred to were Saul and those whom he employed to carry out his murderous purpose—the people that had been sent to slay him.

And save me from bloody men - Hebrew, “Men of bloods;” that is, men whose trade is blood; who seek to shed my blood, or who seek my life. See Psalm 5:6, note; Psalms 26:9, note; Psalms 55:23, note.