Psalms 35:4

Psalms 35:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor Who seek after my life; Let those be turned back and brought to confusion Who plot my hurt.

Context of Psalms 35:4

2Use your shields, ⌞both⌟ small and large. Arise to help me. 3Hold your spear to block the way of those who pursue me. Say to my soul, “I am your savior.” Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgraced. Let those who plan my downfall be turned back in confusion. 5Let them be like husks blown by the wind as the Messenger of the Lord chases them. 6Let their path be dark and slippery as the Messenger of the Lord pursues them.

Psalms 35:4 word by word

יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ וְיִכָּלְמוּ֮ מְבַקְשֵׁ֪י נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י יִסֹּ֣גוּ אָח֣וֹר וְיַחְפְּר֑וּ חֹ֝שְׁבֵ֗י רָעָתִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Let them be confoundedבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954
• and put to shameכָּלַםkâlam · be humiliatedH3637
• that seekבָּקַשׁbâqash · to seekH1245
• after my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: lifeH5315
• let them be turnedסוּגsûg · to turnH5472
• backאָחוֹר'âchôr 'âchôr · backH268
• and brought to confusionחָפֵרchâphêr · be ashamedH2659
• that deviseחָשַׁבchâshab · to devise: deviseH2803
• my hurtרָעָהra‛ râ‛âh · distress: evilH7451

Cross-references for Psalms 35:4

• Psalms 35:26Let those who gloat over my downfall be thoroughly put to shame and confused. Let those who promote themselves at my expense be clothed with shame and disgrace.
• Psalms 31:17O Lord, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame. Let wicked people be put to shame. Let them be silent in the grave.
• Psalms 40:14Let all those who seek to end my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
• Psalms 70:2Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
• Psalms 71:24My tongue will tell about your righteousness all day long, because those who wanted my downfall have been disgraced and put to shame.
• Psalms 38:12Those who seek my life lay traps for me. Those who are out to harm me talk about ruining me. All day long they think of ways to deceive me.
• 1 Samuel 23:23Watch and learn about all the hiding places where he may be hiding, and come back to me with the facts. Then I’ll go with you, and if he’s in the country, I’ll search for him among all the families of Judah.”
• 1 Kings 19:10He answered, “Lord God of Armies, I have eagerly served you. The Israelites have abandoned your promises, torn down your altars, and executed your prophets. I’m the only one left, and they’re trying to take my life.”
• Ezekiel 13:19You dishonor me in front of my people for a few handfuls of barley and a few pieces of bread. You kill people who shouldn’t die, and you spare the lives of people who shouldn’t live. You lie to my people who are willing to listen.
• Matthew 27:1Early in the morning all the chief priests and the leaders of the people decided to execute Jesus.
• Psalms 129:5Put to shame all those who hate Zion. Force them to retreat.
• Isaiah 37:29Since you rage against me and your boasting has reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bridle in your mouth. I will make you go back the way you came.
• Jeremiah 46:5“What do I see in them? They are terrified. They are retreating. Their warriors are defeated. They flee without looking back. Terror is all around them,” declares the Lord.
• John 18:6When Jesus told them, “I am he,” the crowd backed away and fell to the ground.

Commentaries on Psalms 35:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Let then be confounded - Let none of their projects or devices against me succeed. Blast all their designs. The imprecations in these verses against enemies are all legitimate. They are not against the souls or eternal welfare of those sinners, but against their schemes and plans for destroying the life of an innocent man; and the holiest Christian may offer up such prayers against his adversaries. If a man aim a blow at another with a design to take away…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Let them be confounded - That is, Let them, through Thy gracious interposition in my behalf, be so entirely overcome and subdued that they shall be “ashamed” that they ever made the effort to destroy me; let them see so manifestly that God is on my side that they will be covered with confusion for having opposed one who was so entirely the object of the divine protection and care. See Psalm 6:10, note; Psalm 25:2-3, notes. Compare the notes at Job 6:20…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-10The psalmist desires the Lord's salvation. The language may seem harsh, but it comes from a wish for justice and for the Lord to help the needy and oppressed.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. (Compare Psa 9:17). devise my hurt--purpose for evil to me.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 35:4

• Enemy
• Prayer

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Commentaries on Psalms 35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings