Psalms 59:5 meaning and explanation

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

Psalms 59:5, Berean Standard Bible

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The psalm's heading places David in danger, watched by Saul's men who mean to kill him, and in verse 5 he turns from describing his pursuers to addressing God directly. He piles up covenant names: LORD, God of Hosts (the commander of heavenly armies), God of Israel.

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