Psalms 25:19
Psalms 25:19 in Multiple Translations
Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred.
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.
See how those who are against me are increased, for bitter is their hate of me.
Look at how many enemies I have, and how they really hate me!
Beholde mine enemies, for they are manie, and they hate me with cruell hatred.
See my enemies, for they have been many, And with violent hatred they have hated me.
Consider my enemies, for they are many. They hate me with cruel hatred.
Consider my enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Also note that I have many enemies, see that they hate me very much.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 25:19
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Psalms 25:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רְאֵֽה
אוֹיְבַ֥/י
כִּי
רָ֑בּוּ
וְ/שִׂנְאַ֖ת
חָמָ֣ס
שְׂנֵאֽוּ/נִי
רְאֵֽה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אוֹיְבַ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
רָ֑בּוּ
râbab
H7231
to multiply
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וְ/שִׂנְאַ֖ת
sinʼâh
H8135
hating
Conj | N-fs
חָמָ֣ס
châmâç
H2555
violence
N-ms
שְׂנֵאֽוּ/נִי
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 25:19
רְאֵֽה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אוֹיְבַ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
רָ֑בּוּ
râbab
H7231
"to multiply"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Means to multiply or increase, used in Genesis to describe God's promise to make Abraham's descendants numerous.
Definition: 1) to be or become many, be or become much, be or become great 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be or become many 1a2) to be or become great 1a3) to be long (of journey) 2) (Pual) ten thousands
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: increase, be many(-ifold), be more, multiply, ten thousands. See also: Genesis 6:1; Psalms 69:5; Psalms 3:2.
וְ/שִׂנְאַ֖ת
sinʼâh
H8135
"hating"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means to hate or have hatred towards someone or something. It can describe the hatred people have towards God or towards each other, and it appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) hating, hatred, hate 1a) hatred 1a1) of man, God
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] exceedingly, hate(-ful, -red). See also: Numbers 35:20; Proverbs 10:12; Psalms 25:19.
חָמָ֣ס
châmâç
H2555
"violence"
N-ms
This word describes violence, injustice, or cruelty, often referring to unfair treatment of others. In Isaiah and Jeremiah, it condemns oppressive behaviors, highlighting the need for justice and fairness. It involves wrongdoing and harm to others.
Definition: violence, wrong, cruelty, injustice
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, [idiom] oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong. See also: Genesis 6:11; Proverbs 10:11; Psalms 7:17.
שְׂנֵאֽוּ/נִי
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 25:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 25:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
- Sermons on Psalms 25:19
Context — To You I Lift Up My Soul
17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
18Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.
19Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred.
20Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. 21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 56:2 | My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. |
| 2 | Psalms 52:2 | Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. |
| 3 | Psalms 38:19 | Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. |
| 4 | Psalms 57:4 | My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. |
| 5 | Psalms 27:12 | Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 17:2–4 | I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel. |
| 7 | Psalms 138:7 | If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 16:11 | Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so. |
| 9 | Psalms 140:11 | May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence. |
| 10 | Psalms 143:3 | For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead. |
Psalms 25:19 Summary
[Psalms 25:19 means that the Psalmist is asking God to pay attention to the many people who hate him with a strong and vicious hatred. This verse shows that the Psalmist is feeling overwhelmed and needs God's help and protection, just like we do when we face opposition and hatred. We can trust in God's faithfulness and love, as promised in Psalms 23:4 and John 3:16, and cry out to Him for help, just like the Psalmist did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Psalmist ask God to consider his enemies?
The Psalmist asks God to consider his enemies because he is overwhelmed by their number and the intensity of their hatred, as seen in Psalms 25:19, and he needs God's protection and deliverance, as promised in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.
What is the nature of the hatred the enemies have for the Psalmist?
The hatred the enemies have for the Psalmist is vicious and intense, as described in Psalms 25:19, and it is a stark contrast to the love and kindness of God, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:8.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we face opposition and hatred?
When we face opposition and hatred, we can apply this verse by crying out to God for help and protection, just like the Psalmist, and trusting in His faithfulness and love, as promised in Romans 8:37-39 and Psalms 27:1-3.
What is the relationship between the Psalmist's enemies and his own sin?
The Psalmist's enemies are not necessarily a direct result of his own sin, but rather a result of his faith and trust in God, as seen in Psalms 25:18-19, and he asks God to take away his sins, not because they are the cause of his enemies, but because he wants to be right with God, as seen in Psalms 51:1-19 and Matthew 5:48.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cry out to God when I feel overwhelmed by the hatred and opposition of others?
- How can I trust in God's protection and deliverance when I feel like I am surrounded by enemies?
- What are some practical ways I can apply the principle of taking refuge in God, as seen in Psalms 25:20, to my everyday life?
- How can I balance the reality of facing hatred and opposition with the promise of God's love and kindness, as seen in 1 John 4:8 and John 15:18-21?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 25:19
Consider mine enemies,.... Or "look" (m) upon them; but with another kind of look; so as he looked through the pillar of fire upon the Egyptians, and troubled them, Exodus 14:24; with a look of wrath and vengeance.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 25:19
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
Consider, Heb. look upon, as , to wit, with a revengeful eye, as . For this general expression of looking upon is taken several ways in Scripture, and is to be determined by the context. Cruel, Heb. violent or injurious, either without any cause given by me; or without any bounds, or in an implacable manner.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
Psalms 25:19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.Ver. 19. Consider mine enemies, for they are many] This was to David half a promise, and a whole reason that he should be helped; since it was to come to an extremity. If God but look out of the pillar of cloud upon the Egyptian army, it is enough for their utter confusion, Exodus 14:24. And they hate me with cruel hatred] Of their craft he had complained, Psalms 25:15, now of their cruelty. These are never sundered in the Church’ s enemies; as the asp, they say, never goeth without his mate. See Isaiah 34:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
Verse 19. Consider mine enemies] Look upon them, and thou wilt see how impossible it is that I should be able to resist and overcome them. They are many, they hate me, and their hatred drives them to acts of cruelty against me.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 25:19
19. Consider] Behold, the same word as in Psalms 25:18. with cruel hatred] Lit. a haired of violence, hatred inspired by and leading to cruelty. Cp. Psalms 11:5; Psalms 27:12.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 25:19
Consider mine enemies - See Psalms 25:2. It is evident that one source of the trouble referred to in the psalm was the fact that he had cruel foes, and that he was apprehensive of their designs.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 25:19
15-21. The psalmist returns to agonizing prayer, mingled with confession of sin, a special reference to the cruel hatred and violence of his enemies, the depth of his distress, and his sole reliance
Sermons on Psalms 25:19
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The Biblical Theology of the Tongue by Mack Tomlinson | This sermon delves into the biblical theology of the tongue, emphasizing the power of words to either speak truth or error, highlighting the struggle with words that we all face. I |
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What Is in the Well, Will Be in the Bucket by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of our words, warning that every idle word will be accounted for on the day of judgment, as stated in Matthew 12:36. He categorizes variou |
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Follow the Lamb! (Selections) by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the continuous journey of following Christ, urging believers to keep their focus on Jesus and His cross for spiritual health and growth. He warns against |
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The Secret of Victory by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fully dedicating oneself to God. He shares the story of a preacher who chose to retire and move away when he was diagnosed |
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My Heart Is Fixed by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of praising God and the importance of having a fixed heart. He shares a personal testimony of being healed through praising the Lo |
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The Lord’s Perfect Provision for His Own Masterpiece by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going through trials and testing in order to truly know and experience Jesus. He shares a personal story of being surrounde |
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Attacking Our Fear by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink addresses the prevalent emotion of fear in our times. She emphasizes that conquering fear is a matter of practice, specifically the practice of dedi |