Psalms 59:3-4 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 59:3-4 NIV (New International Version)
See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me. Arise to help me; look on my plight!
Psalms 59:3-4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O LORD, for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Awake, come to meet me, and see!
Psalms 59:3-4 NLT (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. I have done nothing wrong, yet they prepare to attack me. Wake up! See what is happening and help me!
Psalms 59:3-4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Because look, LORD, they set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine. For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.
Psalms 59:3-4 KJV (King James Version)
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: The mighty are gathered against me; Not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. They run and prepare themselves without my fault. Awake to help me, and behold.
Psalms 59:3-4 NKJV (New King James Version)
For look, they lie in wait for my life; The mighty gather against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O LORD. They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold!
Psalms 59:3-5 MSG (The Message)
Desperadoes have ganged up on me, they’re hiding in ambush for me. I did nothing to deserve this, GOD, crossed no one, wronged no one. All the same, they’re after me, determined to get me. Wake up and see for yourself! You’re GOD, GOD-of-Angel-Armies, Israel’s God! Get on the job and take care of these pagans, don’t be soft on these hard cases.
Psalms 59:3-4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
For behold, they have set an ambush for my life; Fierce men attack me, Not for my wrongdoing nor for my sin, LORD, For no guilt of mine, they run and take their stand against me. Stir Yourself to help me, and see!
Psalms 59:3-4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Look! They lie in wait for my life; Fierce and powerful men [are uniting together to] launch an attack against me, Not for my wrongdoing nor for any sin of mine, O LORD. They run and set themselves against me though there is no guilt in me; Stir Yourself to meet and help me, and see [what they are doing]!
Psalms 59:3-4 NET (New English Translation)
For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O LORD. Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!