Psalms 35:26

26 Let 1those be ashamed and humiliated altogether who rejoice at my distress; Let those be 2clothed with shame and dishonor who 3magnify themselves over me.

Psalms 35:26 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 35:26

Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together
In a body, as one man; as they gathered together against him, ( Psalms 35:15 ) ; so he entreats they might together be brought to shame and confusion, they not being able to execute their designs; their schemes being broken, their counsels defeated, and they exposed to contempt;

that rejoice at mine hurt;
the same with his adversity, or halting, ( Psalms 35:15 ) ;

let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify [themselves]
against me;
let them be covered with it, as a man is with a garment; who magnified themselves, opened their mouths in great swelling words of vanity against him, vaunted and bragged over him, as in their power, and at their will.

Psalms 35:26 In-Context

24 Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness, And do not let them rejoice over me.
25 Do not let them say in their heart, "Aha, our desire!" Do not let them say, "We have swallowed him up!"
26 Let those be ashamed and humiliated altogether who rejoice at my distress; Let those be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves over me.
27 Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication; And let them say continually, "The LORD be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant."
28 And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 40:14
  • 2. Psalms 109:29
  • 3. Job 19:5; Psalms 38:16
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