Psalms 70:2

2 Let those who seek my life be disgraced and confounded; let those who wish me harm be driven back and humiliated.

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 God, deliver me. Hurry to help me, Lord!
2 Let those who seek my life be disgraced and confounded; let those who wish me harm be driven back and humiliated.
3 Let those who say, "Aha, aha!" retreat because of their shame.
4 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, "God is great!"
5 I am afflicted and needy; hurry to me, God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.
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