Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust. New Living Translation then let my enemies capture me. Let them trample me into the ground and drag my honor in the dust. Interlude English Standard Version let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it, and let him trample my life to the ground and lay my glory in the dust. Selah Berean Standard Bible then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah King James Bible Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. New King James Version Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me; Yes, let him trample my life to the earth, And lay my honor in the dust. Selah New American Standard Bible Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it; And let him trample my life to the ground And lay my glory in the dust. Selah NASB 1995 Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it; And let him trample my life down to the ground And lay my glory in the dust. Selah. NASB 1977 Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it; And let him trample my life down to the ground, And lay my glory in the dust. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it; And let him trample my life down to the ground And cause my glory to dwell in the dust. Selah. Amplified Bible Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me; And let him trample my life to the ground And lay my honor in the dust. Selah. Christian Standard Bible may an enemy pursue and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible may an enemy pursue and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah American Standard Version Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; Yea, let him tread my life down to the earth, And lay my glory in the dust. [Selah Contemporary English Version If I have done any of this, then let my enemies chase and capture me. Let them trample me to death and leave me in the dirt. English Revised Version Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yea, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation then let the enemy chase me and catch me. Let him trample my life into the ground. Let him lay my honor in the dust. [Selah] Good News Translation then let my enemies pursue me and catch me, let them cut me down and kill me and leave me lifeless on the ground! International Standard Version then, let my enemy pursue me, let him overtake me, and let him trample my life to the ground. Interlude Let him put my honor into the dust. Majority Standard Bible then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah NET Bible may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah) New Heart English Bible let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yes, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay my honor in the dust. Selah. World English Bible let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[Then] an enemy pursues my soul, and overtakes, "" And treads down my life to the earth, "" And places my glory in the dust. Selah. Young's Literal Translation An enemy pursueth my soul, and overtaketh, And treadeth down to the earth my life, And my honour placeth in the dust. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation The enemy will pursue my soul, and overtake; and he will tread down my life to the earth, and he will cause mine honor to dwell upon the dust Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet the enemy pursue my soul, and take it, and tread down my life on the earth, and bring down my glory to the dust. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then let my enemy pursue and overtake my soul, trample my life to the ground, and lay my honor in the dust. Selah New Revised Standard Version then let the enemy pursue and overtake me, trample my life to the ground, and lay my soul in the dust. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the enemy pursue me and overtake me, yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth and lay my honor in the dust. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated May the enemy persecute my soul, and let him seize it and tread my life into the ground, and destroy my honor into the dust. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it, And tread my life down to the earth; Yea, let him lay my glory in the dust. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the enemy persecute my soul, an take it; and let him trample my life on the ground, and lay my glory in the dust. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Take Refuge in You…4if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, 5then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah 6Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.… Cross References 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Samuel 26:9-11 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” 2 Samuel 16:12 Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.” 2 Samuel 18:32 The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.” 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. Job 31:7-8 If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands, / then may another eat what I have sown, and may my crops be uprooted. Job 31:38-40 if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together, / if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants, / then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job. Jeremiah 18:20 Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. Jeremiah 20:12 O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. Ezekiel 18:24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. Matthew 5:39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Luke 6:29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. Luke 22:36 “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. Treasury of Scripture Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yes, let him tread down my life on the earth, and lay my honor in the dust. Selah. Let Job 31:5-10,38-40 If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; … tread Psalm 44:5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. Psalm 60:12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. Job 40:12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. lay Psalm 49:12 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. Job 16:15 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust. Job 40:13 Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. Selah Psalm 3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. Habakkuk 3:13 Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah. Jump to Previous Dust Earth Enemy Glory Ground Hater Honor Honour Life Overtake Overtaketh Persecute Placeth Pursue Pursueth Selah Soul Trample Tread TreadethJump to Next Dust Earth Enemy Glory Ground Hater Honor Honour Life Overtake Overtaketh Persecute Placeth Pursue Pursueth Selah Soul Trample Tread TreadethPsalm 7 1. David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence10. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; This phrase reflects a conditional statement, where the psalmist, David, is expressing his innocence. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, such a declaration was a way to invoke divine justice. The idea of an enemy pursuing and overtaking is reminiscent of the pursuit of David by King Saul, as recorded in 1 Samuel. David often found himself fleeing from Saul, who unjustly sought his life. Theologically, this reflects the principle of retributive justice, where wrongdoing is met with appropriate consequences. The pursuit and overtaking symbolize the complete victory of the enemy, which David is willing to accept if he is guilty. may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote psalms as prayers or songs to God during times of distress or reflection. 2. Cush, a Benjamite The superscription of Psalm 7 mentions Cush, a Benjamite, which suggests a specific context or individual who may have been involved in the events leading to this psalm's composition. 3. Enemies/Foes The psalm references adversaries or foes, which in David's life often included those who opposed him politically or personally, such as King Saul or other hostile nations. 4. Allies The mention of an ally suggests a relationship of trust or covenant, which David is reflecting upon in terms of his own integrity and actions. 5. God The ultimate judge and refuge for David, to whom he appeals for justice and vindication. Teaching Points Integrity in RelationshipsDavid's reflection on his actions towards allies and foes challenges us to examine our own integrity in relationships. Are we acting justly and with righteousness towards others? Trust in Divine Justice The psalm underscores the importance of trusting God to be the ultimate judge. We are encouraged to leave vengeance to God and not take matters into our own hands. Self-Examination David's willingness to be judged by God if he has wronged others invites us to practice self-examination and repentance, seeking to align our actions with God's standards. Forgiveness and Mercy The refusal to repay evil with evil highlights the Christian call to forgiveness and mercy, reflecting the character of Christ in our interactions. Covenant Faithfulness The mention of an ally suggests the importance of faithfulness in our commitments and covenants, whether in friendships, marriages, or community relationships.(5) Let the enemy.--Better, let an enemy. Persecute.--Literally, burn. (See Note on Psalm 10:2.) Tread.--Used of a potter treading the clay (Isaiah 41:25); of the trampling of horses (Ezekiel 26:11); of a herd trampling down their pasture (Ezekiel 34:28). Dust.--Either as Psalm 22:15, "the dust of death," and if so, then khabod'. . . . Verse 5. - Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it. "If I have been guilty of any of these acts, then let my enemy not only persecute my soul, as he is doing (vers. 1, 2), but take it - make it his prey - obtain full power over it." Yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth; i.e. "utterly destroy me and bring me to ruin." And not only so, but also lay mine honour in the dust; i.e. "bring me down to the grave with shame." Compare the imprecations of Job upon himself (Job 31:8, 10, 22, 40).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then may my enemyאוֹיֵ֨ב ׀ (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary pursue יִֽרַדֹּ֥ף (yi·rad·dōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute and overtake וְיַשֵּׂ֗ג (wə·yaś·śêḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 5381: To reach, overtake me; נַפְשִׁ֡י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion may he trample וְיִרְמֹ֣ס (wə·yir·mōs) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7429: To tread upon me חַיָּ֑י (ḥay·yāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life to the ground לָאָ֣רֶץ (lā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and leave יַשְׁכֵּ֣ן (yaš·kên) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell my honor וּכְבוֹדִ֓י ׀ (ū·ḵə·ḇō·w·ḏî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness in the dust. לֶעָפָ֖ר (le·‘ā·p̄ār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 7:5 NIVPsalm 7:5 NLT Psalm 7:5 ESV Psalm 7:5 NASB Psalm 7:5 KJV Psalm 7:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 7:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 7:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 7:5 French Bible Psalm 7:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 7:5 Let the enemy pursue my soul (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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