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59:6-7 The psalmist compared his enemies to wild dogs that gain courage with the cover of night to threaten arrogantly and attack. Their offensive weapons included their words that were similar to swords in their destructive power (cf. 55:21; 57:4; 64:6).
59:8 David knew that God felt no intimidation when He heard their threats. Even the harangues of the nations did not disturb Him (cf. 2:4).
59:9-10 The NIV translation, "O my Strength, I watch for you,"expresses David's trust in the Lord very well. Rather than feeling terrified by his assassins David trusted in his Avenger.
