For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
Look, they are hiding and waiting to attack me! Powerful enemies have joined together against me, even though I haven't done anything wrong or sinned against You, LORD.
The writer is crying out to God about being unfairly attacked by powerful enemies when he has done nothing to deserve it.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 59 is attributed to King David during a period when King Saul was pursuing him out of jealousy, as described in 1 Samuel 19, where Saul sent men to watch David's house and kill him. In this verse, David expresses his innocence, claiming that the powerful enemies gathering against him are not due to any wrongdoing on his part. This reflects the real dangers David faced as a faithful servant of God amidst political intrigue and personal betrayal.
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