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Psalm 70:2-3 KJV
Psalms · chapter 70 · verses 2–3
2Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. 3Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.Psalm 70:2-3 · King James Version
Psalm 70:2-3 in context
1MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.
2Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
3Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
4Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
5But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- confoundedchâphêrto blushH2659 →
- confusionkâlamproperly, to woundH3637 →
- backwardʼâchôwrthe hinder partH268 →
- ashamedbûwshproperly, to paleH954 →
- turnedçûwgproperly, to flinchH5472 →
- desirechâphêtspleased withH2655 →
- rewardʻêqeba heelH6118 →
- shamebôshethshameH1322 →
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The title tells us that this psalm was designed to bring to remembrance; that is, to put God in remembrance of his mercy and promises (for so we are said to do when we pray to him and plead with him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5