Psalms 71:13

13 Let my accusers be put to shame and consumed. Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me.

Psalms 71:13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:13

Let them be confounded
See ( Psalms 70:2 ) ;

[and] consumed;
like smoke; see ( Psalms 37:20 ) ; as antichrist will be with the breath of Christ's mouth, and the brightness of his coming, ( 2 Thessalonians 2:8 ) ;

that are adversaries to my soul;
that hated him with a diabolical hatred, as the devil hates the souls of men, and who has his name "Satan" from the word here used; all wicked men are Satans, full of enmity against God, and all good men; and such were David's enemies, spiteful and malicious, and nothing would satisfy them but his life;

let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonour;
as with a garment:

that seek my hurt;
see ( Psalms 35:26 ) ( Psalms 109:18 Psalms 109:19 ) ; as Absalom and his company; so Arama.

Psalms 71:13 In-Context

11 Saying, "God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him."

12 God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.

13 Let my accusers be put to shame and consumed. Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me.

14 But I will always hope, And will add to all of your praise.

15 My mouth will tell about your righteousness, And of your salvation all day, Though I don't know its full measure.