Psalm 59

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This article is about Psalm 59 in Hebrew (Masoretic) numbering. For Psalm 59 in Greek Septuagint or Latin Vulgate numbering, see Psalm 60.
Psalm 59
BookBook of Psalms
Hebrew Bible partKetuvim
Order in the Hebrew part1
CategorySifrei Emet
Christian Bible partOld Testament
Order in the Christian part19

Psalm 59 is the 59th psalm of the Book of Psalms. In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 58. It is described as "a prayer composed when Saul sent messengers to wait at the house in order to kill him",[1] and commentator Cyril Rodd describes it as a "vigorous plea for the destruction of the psalmist's enemies".[2]

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To the Chief Musician. Set to "Do Not Destroy". A Michtam of David when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him.[3]

This text, connected with an incident recorded in 1 Samuel 19:11–17, may be an editorial addition.[2] "Do Not Destroy", or Altaschith, may refer to an ancient song whose tune was to be used in singing the psalms.[4]

Uses[]

Judaism[]

Psalm 59 is one of the ten Psalms of the Tikkun HaKlali of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.[5][1]

Verse 18 (verse 17 in English translations) is found in the repetition of the Amidah during Rosh Hashanah.[6]

Book of Common Prayer[]

In the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, this psalm is appointed to be read on the evening of the 11th day of the month.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Greenbaum, Rabbi Avraham (2007). "The Ten Psalms: English Translation". azamra.org. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Rodd, C. S., 18. Psalms in Barton, J. and Muddiman, J. (2001), The Oxford Bible Commentary, p. 383-4
  3. ^ Psalm 59: New King James Version
  4. ^ James D. G. Dunn (19 November 2003). Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. p. 401. ISBN 978-0-8028-3711-0.
  5. ^ Weintraub, Rabbi Simkha Y. (2018). "Psalms as the Ultimate Self-Help Tool". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  6. ^ The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah, page 345
  7. ^ Church of England, Book of Common Prayer: The Psalter as printed by John Baskerville in 1762, pp. 196ff

External links[]

  • Psalm 59 in Hebrew and English - Mechon-mamre
  • Psalm 59 King James Bible - Wikisource
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