Psalms 35:22
Psalms 35:22 in Multiple Translations
O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.
This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Thou hast seen it, O Jehovah; keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
You have seen this, O Lord; be not unmoved: O Lord, be not far from me.
But Lord, you've seen all this! Say something! Don't give up on me, Lord!
Thou hast seene it, O Lord: keepe not silence: be not farre from me, O Lord.
Thou hast seen, O Jehovah, Be not silent, O Lord — be not far from me,
You have seen it, LORD. Don’t keep silent. Lord, don’t be far from me.
This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O LORD, be not far from me.
Yahweh, you have seen these things, so do not be silent! Do not stay far from me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 35:22
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Psalms 35:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רָאִ֣יתָה
יְ֭הוָה
אַֽל
תֶּחֱרַ֑שׁ
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
אֲל
תִּרְחַ֥ק
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
רָאִ֣יתָה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תֶּחֱרַ֑שׁ
chârash
H2790
to plow/plot
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
אֲל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּרְחַ֥ק
râchaq
H7368
to remove
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 35:22
רָאִ֣יתָה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֶּחֱרַ֑שׁ
chârash
H2790
"to plow/plot"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This verb can mean to be quiet or silent, but also to scratch or engrave, like a farmer plowing a field. It is used in various contexts, including being silent or deaf. The KJV translates it in different ways, including 'cease' or 'hold peace'.
Definition: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker. See also: Genesis 24:21; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 32:3.
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
אֲל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּרְחַ֥ק
râchaq
H7368
"to remove"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
To remove or go far away, as in Genesis 21:16 where Hagar is sent away by Abraham. It means to create distance or separate oneself from something or someone.
Definition: v 1) to be or become far, be or become distant, be removed, go far away 1a) (Qal) to be far, be distant 1b) (Piel) to send far away, extend 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make or exhibit distance, be gone far 1c2) to remove, put far away 2) (Niphal) loose v inf (as adv) 3) at a distance
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (a-, be, cast, drive, get, go, keep (self), put, remove, be too, (wander), withdraw) far (away, off), loose, [idiom] refrain, very, (be) a good way (off). See also: Genesis 21:16; Psalms 119:150; Psalms 22:12.
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 35:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 35:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
- Sermons on Psalms 35:22
Context — Contend with My Opponents, O LORD
20For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful schemes against those who live quietly in the land.
21They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!”
22O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.
23Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord! 24Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:7 | The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. |
| 2 | Psalms 10:1 | Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? |
| 3 | Psalms 28:1 | To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:11 | Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:12 | Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. |
| 6 | Psalms 38:21 | Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. |
| 7 | Psalms 50:21 | You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face. |
| 8 | Isaiah 65:6 | Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps, |
| 9 | Psalms 22:19 | But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. |
| 10 | Psalms 83:1 | O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. |
Psalms 35:22 Summary
In Psalms 35:22, the psalmist is asking God to speak up and be near to him, because he is being falsely accused and persecuted by his enemies. This verse shows us that even in difficult times, we can cry out to God and trust in His presence and power to deliver us, just like the psalmist. We can apply this verse to our own lives by praying to God and asking for His help and protection, like the psalmist did, and trusting in His goodness and love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the psalmist asking God to do in Psalms 35:22?
The psalmist is asking God to speak up and not be silent, and to be near to him, which is a cry for God's presence and intervention in his life, as seen in Psalms 10:1 and Psalms 13:1.
Why is the psalmist crying out to God in this verse?
The psalmist is crying out to God because he is being falsely accused and persecuted by his enemies, as described in Psalms 35:20-21, and he needs God's help and protection, similar to the cry for help in Psalms 69:17.
Is the psalmist doubting God's presence or power in this verse?
No, the psalmist is not doubting God's presence or power, but rather he is expressing his desire for God to manifest His presence and power in his life, as expressed in Exodus 33:14-15, where Moses asks God to be present with him.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse to our own lives by crying out to God in times of trouble or persecution, and trusting in His presence and power to deliver us, as seen in Romans 8:35-39 and 2 Timothy 4:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was silent or far away, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How can I, like the psalmist, trust in God's presence and power even when I am facing difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can cry out to God in prayer, like the psalmist, and express my desires and needs to Him?
- How can I balance my desire for God's immediate intervention with the understanding that God's timing and ways are not always our own, as seen in Isaiah 55:8-9?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:22
[This] thou hast seen, O Lord,.... The insults and derisions of these men, and the injuries they did to him, whom they hated.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:22
This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
As they say they have seen, so my comfort is, thou also hast seen, and dost observe all their plots and threats, and all my distresses and calamities, which I suffer for thy sake. Keep not silence; or, be not deaf, to wit, to my prayers. The same word signifies both to be silent and to be deaf. See Poole "". Be not far from me; do not withdraw thy favour and help from me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
Psalms 35:22 [This] thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.Ver. 22. This thou hast seen, O Lord] This answereth to that before, Psalms 35:21. Our eye hath seen it, as Aben Ezra observeth. So doth Keep not silence] To that they opened their mouth wide against me. Ibid.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
Verse 22. This thou hast seen] I have no need to adduce evidences of these wrongs; thou, to whom I appeal, hast seen them. Therefore,
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:22
22. He turns their taunt into a plea: Thou hast seen, O Jehovah. Cp. Psalms 35:17, note. keep not silence] The same word as in Psalms 28:1, where R.V. renders, be not thou deaf unto me. With be not far from me, cp. Psalms 22:11; &c.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:22
This thou hast seen, O Lord - Thou hast seen what they have done, as they profess to have seen what I have done Psalms 35:21. Thine eye has been upon all their movements, as they say that theirs has been upon mine.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:22
22. This thou hast seen—Antithetic to “our eye hath seen it,” just mentioned, and referring to Psalms 35:17
Sermons on Psalms 35:22
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Apostolic Commission by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not panicking or feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand the message of God. He encourages the audience to take what |
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:3-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush. He highlights the significance of Moses being instructed to take off his shoes as a |
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Nothingness - the Place of Humility by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how Moses initially felt inadequate and unworthy f |
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The Exodus - From Egypt to Canaan - Sermon 1 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all of humanity is under the domination of Satan due to sin. The power of Satan lies in sin, which gives him the ability to act as a ja |
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(1 Samuel) a Prophet Speaks to the Nation by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of looking at the big picture of our walk with God. He uses the example of Samuel addressing the people of Israel and reminding |
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Spiritual Awakening by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of God's spirit over human strength. He uses examples from the Bible, such as David facing Goliath and Moses confronting Pharaoh, t |
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Yoked With Christ by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the heavy burden that the Israelites carried while wandering in the wilderness. He compares their physical burden to the burden of sin that |