Psalms 70:3

3 Let those who make fun of me stop because of their shame.

Psalms 70:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 70:3

Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame
In ( Psalms 40:15 ) it is, "let them be desolate"; which seems to respect their land and houses, here their persons; (See Gill on Psalms 40:15);

that say;
in ( Psalms 40:15 ) it is added, "to me"; not to his people, but himself,

aha, aha:
rejoicing at his calamity and distress. The Targum is,

``we are glad, we are glad;''

(See Gill on Psalms 40:15), and compare with this ( Ezekiel 25:3 ) .

Psalms 70:3 In-Context

1 God, come quickly and save me. Lord, hurry to help me.

2 Let those who are trying to kill me be ashamed and disgraced. Let those who want to hurt me run away in disgrace.

3 Let those who make fun of me stop because of their shame.

4 But let all those who worship you rejoice and be glad. Let those who love your salvation always say, "Praise the greatness of God."

5 I am poor and helpless; God, hurry to me. You help me and save me. Lord, do not wait.