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A Prayer from a Real Crisis
Commentators connect this prayer to the specific event in 1 Samuel 19, where Saul's men surrounded David's house. The request to be 'set on high' is a plea to be placed in a secure, inaccessible location, like a fortress. This shows that our prayers can be very direct and practical, asking God for tangible safety in moments of real danger.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:1
18th Century
Theologian
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God - See the notes at (Psalms 18:48). This prayer was offered when the spies sent b…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:1
19th Century
Bishop
Defend me. —Literally, set me on high, i.e., place me on some lofty and secure height.
John Calvin
On Psalms 59:1
16th Century
Theologian
Deliver me from my enemies, O my God! He insists on the strength and violence of his enemies, in order to excite his mind to greater fervo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 59:1
17th Century
Pastor
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God
David had his enemies in his youth, notwithstanding the amiableness of his person, the …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 59:1–7
17th Century
Minister
In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice…