Chiasm

Psalm 59:9–16

Psalm 59:9–164 matched frames

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
- B 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
  - C 11-12 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 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.
    - D 13 Consume them in wrath,
    - D' 13 consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
  - C' 14-15 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied.
- B' 16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning:
A' 16 for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.