Psalms 70:3

3 May those who make fun of me be dismayed by their defeat.

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 Save me, O God! Lord, help me now!

2 May those who try to kill me be defeated and confused. May those who are happy because of my troubles be turned back and disgraced.

3 May those who make fun of me be dismayed by their defeat.

4 May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, "How great is God!"

5 I am weak and poor; come to me quickly, O God. You are my savior and my Lord - hurry to my aid!