Psalm 70:2

2 Let them be put to shame and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Psalm 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).

Psalm 70:2 In-Context

1 <> Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, Yahweh.

2 Let them be put to shame and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

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

4 Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "Let God be exalted!"

5 But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer, Yahweh, don't delay.