1 For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: Set me on high from them that rise up against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- Al–taschith H516 (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) — 'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song
- Michtam H4387 (מִכְתָּם) — an engraving, i.e. (techn.) a poem
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- when Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and they watched H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to kill him H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- Deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me from mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- defend H7682 (שָׂגַב) — to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
- me from them that rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me from the workers H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- of iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- and save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- me from bloody H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
3 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 Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, lo, they lie in wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- for my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- the mighty H5794 (עַז) — strong, vehement, harsh
- are gathered H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- my transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- my sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: Awake thou to help me, and behold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- fault H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- awake H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- to help H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- me, and behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
5 Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou therefore, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- awake H6974 (קוּץ) — to awake (literally or figuratively)
- to visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- all the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- be not merciful H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- to any wicked H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- transgressors H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
6 They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go round about the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- at evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- they make a noise H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- like a dog H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- and go round about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, say they, doth hear?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, they belch out H5042 (נָבַע) — to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
- with their mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- swords H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- in their lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- doth hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
8 But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shalt laugh H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- at them; thou shalt have all the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- in derision H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
9 Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- his strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- will I wait H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- upon thee: for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- my defence H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
10 My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of my mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- shall prevent H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
- me: God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall let me see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- upon mine enemies H8324 (שָׁרַר) — to be hostile (only active participle an opponent)
11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Slay H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- them not, lest my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- scatter H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- them by thy power H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and bring them down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- our shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
12 For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, Let them even be taken in their pride, And for cursing and lying which they speak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of their mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of their lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- let them even be taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- in their pride H1347 (גָּאוֹן) — the same as 1346
- and for cursing H423 (אָלָה) — an imprecation
- and lying H3585 (כַּחַשׁ) — literally a failure of flesh, i.e. emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy
- they speak H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Consume H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- in wrath H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- and let them know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- ruleth H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- in Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- unto the ends H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
14 And at evening let them return, let them howl like a dog, And go round about the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And at evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- let them return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- let them make a noise H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- like a dog H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- and go round about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
15 They shall wander up and down for food, And tarry all night if they be not satisfied.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let them wander up and down H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- for meat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and grudge H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- if they be not satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
16 But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But I will sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
- of thy power H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- yea, I will sing aloud H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
- of thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- for thou hast been my defence H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
- and refuge H4498 (מָנוֹס) — a retreat (literally or figuratively); abstractly, a fleeing
- in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of my trouble H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Unto thee, O my strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- will I sing H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
- for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- my defence H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) — properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; Misgab, a place in Moab
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of my mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty