Psalms 70:2

2 Let those who are trying to kill me be ashamed and disgraced. Let those who want to hurt me run away in disgrace.

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 God, come quickly and save me. Lord, hurry to help me.

2 Let those who are trying to kill me be ashamed and disgraced. Let those who want to hurt me run away in disgrace.

3 Let those who make fun of me stop because of their shame.

4 But let all those who worship you rejoice and be glad. Let those who love your salvation always say, "Praise the greatness of God."

5 I am poor and helpless; God, hurry to me. You help me and save me. Lord, do not wait.