Psalms 35:4

4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.

Psalms 35:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
ESV
4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me!
NLT
4 Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me; turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me.
MSG
4 When those thugs try to knife me in the back, make them look foolish. Frustrate all those who are plotting my downfall.
CSB
4 Let those who seek to kill me be disgraced and humiliated; let those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed.

Psalms 35:4 In-Context

2 Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.”
4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away;
6 may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 38:12; Psalms 40:14; Jeremiah 4:30
  • 2. Psalms 69:6,19; Psalms 70:2; Psalms 83:17; Isaiah 45:16; Malachi 2:9
  • 3. Psalms 25:3
  • 4. Psalms 129:5
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