Psalms 35:22

22 You saw it, Lord; do not be silent. Lord, do not be far from me.

Psalms 35:22 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 35:22

[This] thou hast seen, O Lord
The insults and derisions of these men, and the injuries they did to him, whom they hated. God is omniscient, and sees all things, all the evil wicked men do to him; and he will requite them in his own time; see ( Psalms 10:14 ) ;

keep not silence;
meaning at his prayers; that he would not be as one deaf and dumb, turning his ears from his cries, and giving no answer to his requests; see ( Psalms 28:1 ) ( 22:2 ) ;

O Lord, be not far from me;
meaning not as to his general presence, in which sense he is not far from any, ( Acts 17:07 ) ; but with respect to his gracious presence and appearance to him for help and deliverance; see ( Psalms 22:1 ) .

Psalms 35:22 In-Context

20 For they do not speak in friendly ways, but contrive deceitful schemes against those who live peacefully in the land.
21 They open their mouths wide against me and say, "Aha, aha! We saw it!"
22 You saw it, Lord; do not be silent. Lord, do not be far from me.
23 Wake up and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord!
24 Vindicate me, Lord, my God, in keeping with Your righteousness, and do not let them rejoice over me.
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