Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.
Parallel translations
- KJV O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
- BSB O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah
- NKJV O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
- NASB ¶Lord God of armies, hear my prayer; Listen, God of Jacob! Selah
- NLT O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, O God of Jacob. Interlude
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Quick answer
The psalmist prays for the LORD of Armies, the God of Jacob, to hear his prayer. He turns from longing to direct petition.
Overview
Addressing God by His covenant titles, the psalmist pleads to be heard. The naming of the God of Jacob recalls God's faithfulness to the patriarchs and His covenant people. This prayer in the midst of longing models bringing our deepest desires for God's presence directly to Him.
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- Ps 59:5You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.
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