LORD God of hosts = Jehovah Elohim Sabaoth. See note on 1Sa_1:3.
heathen = nations.
wicked. Hebrew. 'aven.App-44.
transgressors = hypocrites. Hebrew. bagad.
Selah. Connecting the wicked transgressors with their true character as dogs of the Gentiles; and marking off and connecting the two prayers in verses: Psa_59:1-5, and verses: Psa_59:11-13. See App-66.