Psalms 59:2 cpdv — when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt p…

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"when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt pits, twelve thousand men. "

— Psalms 59:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 59 — Context

1

Unto the end. For those who will be changed, with the inscription of a title, of David himself, for instruction:

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when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt pits, twelve thousand men.

3

O God, you have rejected us, and you have ruined us. You became angry, and yet you have been merciful to us.

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You have moved the earth, and you have disturbed it. Heal its breaches, for it has been moved.

5

You have revealed to your people difficulties. You have made us drink the wine of remorse.

Psalms 59:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 59:2 say?
Psalms 59:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt pits, twelve thousand men. ”
Where is Psalms 59:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 59:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 59, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 59:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 59:2 in?
Psalms 59:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 59:2?
Psalms 59:2 reads (CPDV): “when he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal, and Joab turned back and struck Idumea, in the valley of the salt pits, twelve thousand men. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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