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Psalm 35:5 KJV
Psalms · chapter 35 · verse 5
Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.Psalm 35:5 · King James Version
Psalm 35:5 in context
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.
7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- beforepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- chaffmôtschaff (as pressed outH4671 →
- angelmălʼâka messengerH4397 →
- windrûwachwindH7307 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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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