Psalms 59:5

Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 59:5

BSB

O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah

AKJV

You therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.

CPDV

Rise up to meet me, and see: even you, O Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel. Reach out to visit all nations. Do not take pity on all those who work iniquity.

ERV

Even thou, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah

NHEB

You, LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.

SMT

And thou Jehovah God of armies, God of Israel, awake to review all the nations: thou wilt not compassionate all covering iniquity. Silence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 59:5

ThouthereforeOLORDH3068Proper Name GodH430Noun MasculineofhostsH6635Noun MasculinetheGodH430Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine awakeH6974VerbtovisitH6485VerballtheheathenH1471benotmercifulH2603VerbtoanywickedH205Noun Masculine transgressorsH898Verb SelahH5542Verb

Commentary for Psalms 59:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 59:5

Summary

Command to judge all nations harshly

Place

Earth

Event

Prayer for divine judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC