Psalm 70:2

2 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion that seek after my soul; let them be turned backward and confounded that take pleasure in mine adversity;

Psalm 70:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 70:2

Let them be ashamed and confounded
In ( Psalms 40:14 ) it is added, "together"; (See Gill on Psalms 40:14);

that seek after my soul;
or "life"; in ( Psalms 40:14 ) it is added, "to destroy it"; for that was the end of their seeking after it;

let them be turned backward (See Gill on Psalms 40:14).

Psalm 70:2 In-Context

1 {To the chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David: to bring to remembrance.} Make haste, O God, to deliver me; Jehovah, [hasten] to my help.

2 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion that seek after my soul; let them be turned backward and confounded that take pleasure in mine adversity;

3 Let them turn back because of their shame that say, Aha! Aha!

4 Let all those that seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee, and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified!

5 But I am afflicted and needy: make haste unto me, O God. Thou art my help and my deliverer: O Jehovah, make no delay.