Psalm 70:3

3 Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, "Aha, aha!"

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 70:3 In-Context

1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord!

2 Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt.

3 Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, "Aha, aha!"

4 Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified!"

5 But I am poor and needy; Make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.