Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For my enemies speak against me; those who wait to kill me conspire together. New Living Translation For my enemies are whispering against me. They are plotting together to kill me. English Standard Version For my enemies speak concerning me; those who watch for my life consult together Berean Standard Bible For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, King James Bible For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, New King James Version For my enemies speak against me; And those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together, New American Standard Bible For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together, NASB 1995 For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together, NASB 1977 For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together, Legacy Standard Bible For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch my life have counseled together, Amplified Bible For my enemies have spoken against me; Those who watch for my life have consulted together, Christian Standard Bible For my enemies talk about me, and those who spy on me plot together, Holman Christian Standard Bible For my enemies talk about me, and those who spy on me plot together, American Standard Version For mine enemies speak concerning me; And they that watch for my soul take counsel together, Contemporary English Version My enemies are plotting because they want me dead. English Revised Version For mine enemies speak concerning me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together, GOD'S WORD® Translation My enemies talk about me. They watch me as they plot to take my life. Good News Translation My enemies want to kill me; they talk and plot against me. International Standard Version For my enemies talk against me; those who seek to kill me plot together Majority Standard Bible For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, NET Bible For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise. New Heart English Bible For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together, Webster's Bible Translation For my enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, World English Bible For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor my enemies have spoken against me, "" And those watching my soul have taken counsel together, Young's Literal Translation For mine enemies have spoken against me, And those watching my soul have taken counsel together, Smith's Literal Translation For mine enemies said to me, and they watching my soul took counsel together, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor my enemies have spoken against me; and they that watched my soul have consulted together, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For my enemies speak against me; they watch and plot against me. New Revised Standard Version For my enemies speak concerning me, and those who watch for my life consult together. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor mine enemies speak against me; and they that lie in wait for my soul take counsel together, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because my enemies speak against me and those who watched my soul counselled against me together. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For mine enemies speak concerning me, And they that watch for my soul take counsel together, Brenton Septuagint Translation For mine enemies have spoken against me; and they that lay wait for my soul have taken counsel together, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge…9Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. 10For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, 11saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”… Cross References Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Matthew 26:3-4 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. Luke 22:2 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. John 11:53 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. John 13:18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ Matthew 26:59 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. Mark 14:55 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. Luke 20:19 When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people. John 15:20 Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. Acts 23:12-13 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Psalm 56:5-6 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. Psalm 109:4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. Treasury of Scripture For my enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, and they Psalm 10:9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. Psalm 56:6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Proverbs 1:11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: lay wait for [heb. Psalm 37:32,33 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… 1 Samuel 19:11 Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain. Jeremiah 20:10 For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him. take Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Psalm 83:3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. 2 Samuel 17:1 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: Jump to Previous Banded Conspire Consult Consulted Counsel Enemies Evil Haters Kill Lay Secretly Soul Speak Talk Together Wait Waiting Watch WatchingJump to Next Banded Conspire Consult Consulted Counsel Enemies Evil Haters Kill Lay Secretly Soul Speak Talk Together Wait Waiting Watch WatchingPsalm 71 1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself, 10. and against the enemies of his soul 14. He promises constancy 17. He prays for perseverance 19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully For my enemies speak against me This phrase reflects the psalmist's experience of being verbally attacked by adversaries. In the biblical context, enemies often sought to undermine the reputation and authority of God's anointed. This is reminiscent of the experiences of King David, who faced slander from figures like Saul and Absalom. The act of speaking against someone was a common tactic in ancient Near Eastern cultures to discredit and demoralize. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who faced false accusations and slander from religious leaders and others during His earthly ministry (Matthew 26:59-61). and those who lie in wait for my life conspire Persons / Places / Events 1. EnemiesThese are individuals or groups who oppose the psalmist, seeking to harm or undermine him. In the context of Psalm 71, they represent those who are against the righteous and faithful followers of God. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is a faithful servant of God who is experiencing distress and persecution from his adversaries. 3. Conspiracy This refers to the secretive and malicious plans devised by the enemies to harm the psalmist. It highlights the deceitful and cunning nature of those who oppose God's people. Teaching Points The Reality of OppositionBelievers should be aware that following God may lead to opposition and persecution from those who reject His ways. Trust in God's Protection Despite the presence of enemies, believers can trust in God's protection and deliverance, as He is a refuge for the righteous. Responding to Persecution Christians are called to respond to persecution with faith and prayer, seeking God's guidance and strength. The Power of Prayer In times of distress, turning to God in prayer is crucial. The psalmist's example encourages believers to pour out their hearts to God. God's Faithfulness Remembering God's past faithfulness can provide comfort and assurance in the face of current trials.Verse 10. - For mine enemies speak against me. The psalmist's weakness encourages his enemies to make their attacks. They begin by speaking against him - calumniating him (2 Samuel 15:3, 4), and shortly they will proceed to acts. And they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together; or, "they that watch for my soul" (Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction my enemies אוֹיְבַ֣י (’ō·wy·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary speak against me, אָמְר֣וּ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 559: To utter, say and those who lie in wait וְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (wə·šō·mə·rê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to for my life נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion conspire, נוֹעֲצ֥וּ (nō·w·‘ă·ṣū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve Links Psalm 71:10 NIVPsalm 71:10 NLT Psalm 71:10 ESV Psalm 71:10 NASB Psalm 71:10 KJV Psalm 71:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 71:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 71:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 71:10 French Bible Psalm 71:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 71:10 For my enemies talk about me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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