Psalms 35:25

25 Let them not say in their hearts, "Ah, so we would have it!" Let them not say, "We have swallowed him up."

Psalms 35:25 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 35:25

Let them not say in their hearts, ah, so would we have it,
&c.] Or we have what our souls wished for and desired: the sense of the petition is the same with ( Psalms 27:12 ) ;

let them not say, we have swallowed him up;
as roaring lions swallow down their prey, to which he had compared them, ( Psalms 35:17 ) ; and as wicked men eat up the Lord's people as they eat bread, ( Psalms 14:4 ) .

Psalms 35:25 In-Context

23 Stir up Yourself, and awake to my vindication, To my cause, my God and my Lord.

24 Vindicate me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.

25 Let them not say in their hearts, "Ah, so we would have it!" Let them not say, "We have swallowed him up."

26 Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion Who rejoice at my hurt; Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor Who exalt themselves against me.

27 Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, "Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant."