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Psalm 35:4 KJV
Psalms · chapter 35 · verse 4
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.Psalm 35:4 · King James Version
Psalm 35:4 in context
2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
3Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
4Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
5Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.
6Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.
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Key words (Strong's)
- confoundedbûwshproperly, to paleH954 →
- confusionchâphêrto blushH2659 →
- turnedçûwgproperly, to flinchH5472 →
- devisechâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- shamekâlamproperly, to woundH3637 →
- seekbâqashto search outH1245 →
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In these verses we have, I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he was, followed his guidance, and aimed at his glory in the way of duty, had lived (as St.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10