Psalm 59:3

New Living Translation

They have set an ambush for me. Fierce enemies are out there waiting, Lord, though I have not sinned or offended them.

Cross References

Psalm 140:2

those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.

Psalm 38:12

Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me. Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me. All day long they plan their treachery.

Psalm 56:6

They come together to spy on me— watching my every step, eager to kill me.

Psalm 69:4

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs on my head. Many enemies try to destroy me with lies, demanding that I give back what I didn’t steal.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

Proverbs 24:15

Don’t wait in ambush at the home of the godly, and don’t raid the house where the godly live.

Micah 7:2

The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the earth. They are all murderers, setting traps even for their own brothers.

John 15:25

This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’

Acts 23:21

But don’t do it! There are more than forty men hiding along the way ready to ambush him. They have vowed not to eat or drink anything until they have killed him. They are ready now, just waiting for your consent.”

1 Samuel 19:1

Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David,

1 Samuel 24:11

Look, my father, at what I have in my hand. It is a piece of the hem of your robe! I cut it off, but I didn’t kill you. This proves that I am not trying to harm you and that I have not sinned against you, even though you have been hunting for me to kill me.

1 Samuel 24:17

And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil.

1 Samuel 26:18

Why are you chasing me? What have I done? What is my crime?