Psalms 70:2

2 Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.

Psalms 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).

Psalms 70:2 In-Context

1 Come quickly to rescue me, O God! Come quickly to help me, O LORD!

2 Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.

3 Let those who say, "Aha! Aha!" be turned back because of their own shame.

4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "God is great!"

5 But I am oppressed and needy. O God, come to me quickly. You are my help and my savior. O LORD, do not delay!