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Psalms 59:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 59:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. Selah” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. Selah
Psalms 59:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 59

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.
11Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
12[For] the sin of their mouth, [and] the words of their lips, Let them even be taken in their pride, And for cursing and lying which they speak.
13Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. Selah
14And at evening let them return, let them howl like a dog, And go round about the city.
15They shall wander up and down for food, And tarry all night if they be not satisfied.
16But I will sing of thy strength; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning: For thou hast been my high tower, And a refuge in the day of my distress.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Though delayed for wise reasons, the utter destruction of the wicked must come at last, and God's presence and power in and for His Church will be known abroad (Sa1 17:46; Psa 46:10-11).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Consume them in wrath - Or, in thy justice. The idea in the word “consume” here is to finish; to complete; to bring to an end. It does not mean to “burn” them as our word might seem to imply, nor is there any reference to the “mode” or “manner” in which their power was to be brought to an end. It is merely a prayer that all their plans might be frustrated; that there might be an entire completion of their attempts; or that they might be in no sense successful. Consume them - The expression is repeated for the sake of emphasis, implying a desire that the work might be “complete.” That they may not be - That things might be as if they were not in the land of the living. And let them know -…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Not be - In the land of the living any more. Next: Psalms Chapter 60”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Consume: Psa 59:11, Psa 7:9; Num 14:34, Num 14:35, Num 32:13; Deu 2:14-16, Deu 7:22, Deu 7:23 and let: Psa 46:10, Psa 46:11, Psa 83:18, Psa 135:5, Psa 135:6; Sa1 17:46, Sa1 17:47; Kg1 18:36, Kg1 18:37; Kg2 19:19; Isa 54:5; Eze 38:23, Eze 39:7; Dan 4:25 Psalms 59:14”
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