Psalms 59:3

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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 59:3

BSB
See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
AKJV
For, see, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
CPDV
For behold, they have seized my soul. The strong have rushed upon me.
ERV
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the mighty gather themselves together against me: not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
NHEB
For, look, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, LORD.
SMT
For behold, they lay in wait for my soul: the strong will gather against me; not my transgression and not my sin, O Jehovah.

Commentary for Psalms 59:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 59:3
Summary
Enemies conspire despite personal innocence
Event
Ambush planned without cause
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament