Psalms 70:2

2 May those who seek my life be disgraced and humiliated. May those who take pleasure in doing me harm be turned back and put to confusion.

Psalms 70:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 70:2

Let them be ashamed and confounded
In ( Psalms 40:14 ) it is added, "together"; (See Gill on Psalms 40:14);

that seek after my soul;
or "life"; in ( Psalms 40:14 ) it is added, "to destroy it"; for that was the end of their seeking after it;

let them be turned backward (See Gill on Psalms 40:14).

Psalms 70:2 In-Context

1 For the leader. By David. As a reminder: God, rescue me! ADONAI, hurry and help me!

2 May those who seek my life be disgraced and humiliated. May those who take pleasure in doing me harm be turned back and put to confusion.

3 May those who jeer, "Aha! Aha!"withdraw because of their shame.

4 But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, "God is great and glorious!"

5 But I am poor and needy; God, hurry for me. You are my helper and rescuer; ADONAI, don't delay!