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What does Psalms 59:3 mean?

"For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh."

— Psalms 59:3 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me.

2

Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.

3

For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh.

4

I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Rise up, behold, and help me!

5

You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.

6

They return at evening, howling like dogs, and prowl around the city.

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