Psalm 59 takes us into a very precise moment of David's life. Why, then, does he also lend a universal theme to the psalm?

Supplemental Materials:

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 59 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 59 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 59 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to read I Samuel 19: 11-19.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.