Psalms 70:2
Psalms 70:2 in Multiple Translations
May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish.
Please defeat and humiliate the people who are trying to kill me; turn back in disgrace those who want to hurt me.
Let them be confounded and put to shame, that seeke my soule: let them bee turned backewarde and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt.
Let them be ashamed and confounded Who are seeking my soul, Let them be turned backward and blush Who are desiring my evil.
Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
Deliver me in thy justice, and rescue me. Incline thy ear unto me, and save me.
Humble those who are happy about my troubles/difficulties, and cause them to be disgraced/ashamed. Chase away those who are trying to kill me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 70:2
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Psalms 70:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱלֹהִ֥ים
לְ/הַצִּילֵ֑/נִי
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
לְ/עֶזְרָ֥תִ/י
חֽוּשָֽׁ/ה
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
לְ/הַצִּילֵ֑/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/עֶזְרָ֥תִ/י
ʻezrâh
H5833
help
Prep | N-fs | Suff
חֽוּשָֽׁ/ה
chûwsh
H2363
to hasten
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 70:2
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
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.
לְ/הַצִּילֵ֑/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
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.
לְ/עֶזְרָ֥תִ/י
ʻezrâh
H5833
"help"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'help' or 'aid', referring to assistance or support, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) help, succour, assistance 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: help(-ed, -er). See also: Judges 5:23; Psalms 60:13; Psalms 22:20.
חֽוּשָֽׁ/ה
chûwsh
H2363
"to hasten"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for to hurry or be eager with excitement, often translated as to make haste. It can also mean to enjoy or feel something, conveying a sense of enthusiasm or readiness. This word is used in various contexts, including when someone is preparing for action.
Definition: 1) to haste, make haste, hurry 1a) (Qal) to make haste 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show haste, act quickly, hasten, come quickly
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make) haste(-n), ready. See also: Numbers 32:17; Psalms 70:2; Psalms 22:20.
Study Notes — Psalms 70:2
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- Psalms 70:2 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
- Sermons on Psalms 70:2
Context — Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!
1Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
2May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.
3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame. 4May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 35:4 | May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. |
| 2 | Psalms 35:26 | May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. |
| 3 | John 18:6 | When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. |
| 4 | Isaiah 41:11 | Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:13 | May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. |
| 6 | Psalms 109:29 | May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. |
| 7 | Psalms 6:10 | All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace. |
| 8 | Isaiah 28:13 | Then the word of the LORD to them will become: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there,” so that they will go stumbling backward and will be injured, ensnared, and captured. |
Psalms 70:2 Summary
[Psalms 70:2 is a prayer for God to protect the psalmist from those who want to harm him. The psalmist is asking God to make his enemies ashamed and confused, and to make them back away in defeat. This is not about seeking revenge, but about trusting in God's power and justice, as seen in (Psalms 7:10). By praying this way, the psalmist is putting his faith in God's ability to deliver him, rather than trying to take matters into his own hands (Romans 12:19).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'ashamed and confounded' as mentioned in Psalms 70:2?
To be ashamed and confounded means to be utterly humiliated and defeated, as seen in Psalms 71:13, where the psalmist prays for his enemies to be put to shame and perish.
Why does the psalmist pray for those who wish him harm to be 'repelled and humiliated'?
The psalmist prays for his enemies to be repelled and humiliated because he trusts in God's power and justice, as seen in Psalms 7:10, where God is described as a righteous judge who saves the upright in heart.
Is it right for Christians to pray for the humiliation of their enemies?
While it may seem counterintuitive, the psalmist's prayer is not motivated by personal vengeance, but rather by a desire to see God's justice and glory upheld, as seen in Romans 12:19, where believers are told not to avenge themselves, but to leave room for God's wrath.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' teaching on loving our enemies?
While Jesus teaches us to love our enemies in Matthew 5:44, the psalmist's prayer in Psalms 70:2 is not necessarily about seeking personal revenge, but rather about trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Matthew 5:45, where God's love for both the righteous and the wicked is highlighted.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God to deliver me from my enemies, just like the psalmist?
- How can I balance my desire for justice with the command to love my enemies?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and justice, rather than trying to take matters into my own hands?
- How can I pray for my enemies in a way that honors God and reflects His heart of love and justice?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:2
Let them be ashamed and confounded,.... In Psalms 40:14 it is added, "together"; [See comments on Psalms 40:14]; that seek after my soul; or "life"; in Psalms 40:14 it is added, "to destroy it"; for
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
No text from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
Psalms 70:2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.Ver. 2. Let them be ashamed] See Psalms 40:14; Psalms 35:26-27.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
(2) There are two omissions here from Psalms 40:14, “together” and “to destroy it.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
Verse 2. Let them be turned backward] They are coming in a body against me. Lord, stop their progress!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:2
2. The whole verse is a repetition, with variations, of Psalms 35:4; Psalms 35:26 (cp. Psalms 38:12); and Psalms 35:3-5 recall Psalms 35:21; Psalms 35:25; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 35:10, of the same Psalm. that seek after my soul] Or, that seek my life. The text of Psa 40:13 is fuller, ‘Let them be … confounded together … my life to destroy it.’ let them be turned backward &c.] Render with R.V., Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonour That delight In my hurt. With the last line contrast Psalms 35:27.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:2
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul - The only change here from Psalms 40:14, is the omission of the word “together” which occurs there, and the omission of the words “to
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:2
2. That seek after my soul— “To destroy it,” omitted. Turned backward—As a military phrase the words denote a complete repulse and overthrow of the enemy.
Sermons on Psalms 70:2
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"The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander | In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His |
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Day 215, John 18 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the Gospel of John, highlighting unique aspects such as Jesus' captors falling to the ground when He identified Himself as 'I am,' echoing God's revelatio |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 41-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses God's self-definition and his power as the creator of the heavens and the earth. The preacher references the story of Belshazzar and the hand |
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Your Enemies Will Leave Suddenly and Ashamed by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that even righteous individuals can lose their discernment and be challenged by God. He highlights the importance of being able to hear the |
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Four Deaths, and Life by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of death and its benefits in the context of the word of God. They explain that there are four deaths that believers go through, ea |
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6. the Priority of the Word by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the Word of God in preaching, advocating for a systematic approach to teaching the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. He |