Psalms 70:3

3 Let them be appalled because of their shame who say, "Aha, Aha!"

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 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering. Be pleased, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to help me!

2 Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire my hurt!

3 Let them be appalled because of their shame who say, "Aha, Aha!"

4 May all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee! May those who love thy salvation say evermore, "God is great!"

5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! Thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not tarry!