The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 59:10-13

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The enemies are still the main subject. Their pride, their cursing, their lying, are denounced (Psalms 59:12). The psalmist trusts to "see his desire" upon them (Psalms 59:10). First he begs that they may not be slain, but only "scattered abroad," so that they may remain as examples of God's vengeance for the warning of others (verse.

11). Then, forgetting this wish, he pleads for their capture and their utter destruction, without which God's glory will not be fully vindicated (Psalms 59:12, Psalms 59:13).

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