Psalms 35:24

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Psalms 35:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.

King James Version KJV

Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

American Standard Version ASV

Judge me, O Jehovah my God, according to thy righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Be my judge, O Lord my God, in your righteousness; do not let them be glad over me.

Free Bible Version FBV

Vindicate me, my Lord and my God, because you are just and right. Don't let them gloat over me.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Iudge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousnesse, and let them not reioyce ouer mee.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Judge me according to Thy righteousness, O Jehovah my God, And they do not rejoice over me.

World English Bible WEB

Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your righteousness. Don’t let them gloat over me.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh, my God, because you are righteous, prove that I am innocent in order that my enemies will not be able to gloat that I was judged to be guilty.

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Psalms 35:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB שָׁפְטֵ֣/נִי כְ֭/צִדְקְ/ךָ יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָ֗/י וְ/אַל יִשְׂמְחוּ לִֽ/י

שָׁפְטֵ֣/נִי shâphaṭ H8199 to judge V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff

כְ֭/צִדְקְ/ךָ tsedeq H6664 Righteousness Prep | N-ms | Suff

יְהוָ֥ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֱלֹהָ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

וְ/אַל ʼal H408 not Conj | Part

יִשְׂמְחוּ sâmach H8055 to rejoice V-Qal-Juss-3mp

לִֽ/י Prep | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 35:24

שָׁפְטֵ֣/נִי shâphaṭ H8199 "to judge" V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff

To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.

Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.

כְ֭/צִדְקְ/ךָ tsedeq H6664 "Righteousness" Prep | N-ms | Suff

Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.

Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.

יְהוָ֥ה 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.

אֱלֹהָ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

וְ/אַל ʼal H408 "not" Conj | 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.

יִשְׂמְחוּ sâmach H8055 "to rejoice" V-Qal-Juss-3mp

This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.

Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.

לִֽ/י "" Prep | Suff

Study Notes — Psalms 35:24

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Psalms 35:24 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:24
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:24
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:24
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:24
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:24
Sermons on Psalms 35:24

Context — Contend with My Opponents, O LORD

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.

25Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!” 26May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 43:1	Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
2	Psalms 26:1	Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
3	Psalms 7:8	The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
4	Psalms 35:19	Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.
5	2 Thessalonians 1:6	After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
6	Psalms 18:20–24	The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
7	1 Peter 2:22	“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”
8	Job 20:5	the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?

Psalms 35:24 Summary

This verse means that the psalmist is asking God to defend him and prove that he is right, not because of anything he has done, but because of God's own righteousness. The psalmist wants God to show that He is just and fair, and that those who are against him are wrong. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 37:1-7, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord and not to fret because of evil people. We can apply this to our own lives by trusting in God's goodness and righteousness, and asking Him to defend us when we face challenges or persecution, just like the psalmist does in Psalms 35:24, and as encouraged in Romans 8:31, which reminds us that if God is for us, who can be against us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be vindicated by God's righteousness?

To be vindicated by God's righteousness means that God will justify and defend us because of His own righteous character, as seen in Psalms 35:24 and supported by Romans 3:21-26, which explains how God's righteousness is revealed apart from the law.

Why does the psalmist ask God not to let his enemies gloat over him?

The psalmist asks God not to let his enemies gloat over him because he wants to bring glory to God and not to his enemies, as stated in Psalms 35:24, and as encouraged in Proverbs 25:21-22, where we are reminded to overcome evil with good.

How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we face persecution or hardship?

We can apply this verse by trusting in God's righteousness and asking Him to defend us, just like the psalmist, as seen in Psalms 35:24, and by remembering that God is our Rock and Refuge, as stated in Psalms 18:2.

Is it wrong to want our enemies to be ashamed or confounded?

It is not wrong to want our enemies to be ashamed or confounded if our desire is for God to be glorified and for justice to be upheld, as seen in Psalms 35:26, and as supported by Psalm 37:1-7, which reminds us to trust in the Lord and not to fret because of evil people.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can trust in God's righteousness and defense in my own life, especially when faced with challenges or persecution?
How can I balance the desire for God to vindicate me with the command to love my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
In what ways have I seen God's righteousness and defense in my life, and how can I give thanks and praise to Him for it?
What are some practical steps I can take to 'not be silent' and to 'rise to my defense' when faced with spiritual attack or hardship, as encouraged in Psalms 35:22-23?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:24

Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness,.... Either that righteousness of his, by which he justifies his people, which Christ has wrought out, God has accepted of, and imputes; and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:24

Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me. Let ... - (Psalms 35:19.)

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:24

Thy righteousness; whereby thou usest and lovest to defend the innocent, and to punish their oppressors.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:24

Psalms 35:24 Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.Ver. 24. According to thy righteousness] i.e. For the honour of thy justice, wherein else thou art likely to suffer. And let them not rejoice over me] For I quarter arms, as I may so say, with thee, Lord; and my disgrace will reflect upon thee.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:24

Verse 24. Judge me, O Lord my God] The manner of his appeal shows the strong confidence he had in his own innocence.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:24

24. Judge me] Do me justice. Cp. Psalms 7:8; and for the plea, according to thy righteousness, see Psalms 7:17; Psalms 31:1.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:24

Judge me, O Lord my God - Pronounce judgment, or judge between me and my enemies. Compare the notes at Psalms 26:1. According to thy righteousness - That is, “rightly.” Let there be a righteous judgment.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:24

24. According to thy righteousness—An appeal to God’s knowledge of the right as to the points at issue with his enemies. Justice, not private victory, is his plea with God.

Sermons on Psalms 35:24

	Sermon	Description
	Debate: Protestant Antidote to Modern Disunity (4/5) Protestant Fundamentals of Separation and Unity by Greg Barrow	The video is a chapter from Greg Barrow's book, "The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics." It discusses the importance of accepting and understanding t
	Prayer in the Time of Trouble by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of seeking righteous judgment from God in the face of an ungodly nation. He begins by acknowledging the sad reality of a nati
	Psalm 43: A Cry of Distress by Art Katz	Art Katz explores Psalm 43, emphasizing the psalmist's deep distress and his struggle to reconcile his experiences with his understanding of God's character. The psalmist's cry for
	The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway	This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go
	Exposition on Psalm 27 by St. Augustine	St. Augustine preaches on the unwavering faith and trust in the Lord that David expresses in Psalms 26, highlighting the confidence in God's protection, guidance, and deliverance f
	Our Daily Homily - Psalms by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of rooting ourselves in God's Word to maintain spiritual vitality and resilience against life's challenges. He draws parallels between the flou
	Psalm 7 by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches on David's plea to God amidst unjust reproach, showcasing his trust in God's deliverance, innocence in the face of persecution, and appeal for divine judgment ag