Psalm 59:1
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Cross-references
Psalm 7:1 is a nearly identical prayer: 'save me from all my pursuers and deliver me.' It echoes the same plea for protection.
Psalm 18:48 thanks God for delivering from enemies and exalting above adversaries, a fulfillment of the request in Psalm 59:1.
Psalm 71:4 prays for rescue from the wicked and unjust, a parallel plea for deliverance from enemies.
Psalm 143:12 asks God to cut off enemies and destroy adversaries, a similar petition for divine intervention against foes.
In Psalm 56:1, David similarly cries for mercy from oppressors, closely matching the plea in Psalm 59.
In Psalm 140:1, the same plea for rescue from violent enemies echoes David's cry, reinforcing the theme of divine protection.
In Psalm 91:14, God promises to deliver those who love Him, mirroring David's request for deliverance.
In Psalm 12:5, God promises to arise and place the needy in safety, echoing David's plea for protection.
In Psalm 38:19, David describes many strong enemies, reinforcing the threat behind his plea in Psalm 59.
Psalm 7:2 describes enemies tearing like a lion, illustrating the danger from which deliverance is sought in Psalm 59:1.
1 Samuel 19:11-24 records the historical event behind this psalm: Saul sent men to kill David, who then fled. This narrative gives context to the plea for deliverance.
In 2 Samuel 22:17, David recounts God rescuing him from waters, echoing his own plea for deliverance in Psalm 59.
In Genesis 32:11, Jacob prays for deliverance from Esau, paralleling David's plea against his enemies.
Luke 1:74 speaks of being delivered from enemies to serve God without fear, a New Testament echo of the deliverance theme.
In 2 Timothy 4:18, Paul's confidence in future rescue from evil parallels David's cry for protection.