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.”

"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." - Psalms 59:3
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What does Psalms 59:3 mean?

The Bible verse Psalms 59:3 in the King James Version states, "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." This verse comes from the book of Psalms, which is a collection of poetry and hymns…

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The Lurking Shadows: Trusting God in Times of Trouble

Psalms 59:3 (KJV) states, "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." In this poignant verse, David articulates a situation of extreme distress, feeling surrounded and besieged by those who lie in…

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A Prayer for Protection Against the Powers of Darkness

O Sovereign Lord, the Almighty God, I come before You today with a heart heavy with the burdens of this world. Your Word reminds me in 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." I…

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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."
Psalms 59:9 - "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence."
Psalms 59:14 - "And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
"When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:" - Psalms 78:59
Psalms 78:59 - "When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:"
Psalms 59:15 - "Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied."
Psalms 59:4 - "They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold."
Psalms 59:6 - "They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city."
Psalms 59:7 - "Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?"
Psalms 59:2 - "Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men."
Psalms 119:59 - "I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies."
"They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold." - Psalms 59:4
Psalms 59:8 - "But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision."
Psalms 59:12 - "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."
Psalms 59:17 - "Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy."
Psalms 59:10 - "The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies."
Psalms 59:13 - "Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah."
Psalms 59:1 - "Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me."
Psalms 59:11 - "Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield."
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."
"Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied." - Psalms 59:15
"Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield." - Psalms 59:11
"Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy." - Psalms 59:17
"The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies." - Psalms 59:10
Psalms 59:16 - "But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble."
"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." - Psalms 59:5
Psalms 111:3 - "His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever."
"Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?" - Psalms 59:7
"Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence." - Psalms 59:9