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.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 59 connects to 10 cross-references. A Miktam of David attributed to Saul sending men to watch his house in order to kill him. David appeals to God as fortress and stronghold against ruthless enemies who prowl like dogs. The recurring refrain rejoices in God's steadfast …
Other Translations
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.
For, lo, they laid wait for my soul, Assembled against me are strong ones, Not my transgression nor my sin, O Jehovah.
For see, they are watching in secret for my soul; the strong have come together against me? but not because of my sin, or my evil-doing, O Lord.
Cross References
And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.
Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off …
And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have …
And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil …
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, …
O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me …
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he …
He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.