Psalms 70:2

Verse

May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

Bible in Basic English

Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish.

Free Bible Version

Please defeat and humiliate the people who are trying to kill me; turn back in disgrace those who want to hurt me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them be confounded and put to shame, that seeke my soule: let them bee turned backewarde and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Translation for Translators

Humble those who are happy about my troubles/difficulties, and cause them to be disgraced/ashamed. Chase away those who are trying to kill me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let those who try to take my life be ashamed and humiliated; let them be turned back and brought to dishonor, those who take pleasure in my pain.

Noah Webster Bible

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

World English Bible

Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Young's Literal Translation

Let them be ashamed and confounded Who are seeking my soul, Let them be turned backward and blush Who are desiring my evil.

Context

Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!

¹Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! ²May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. ³May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist urgently calls upon God for help, seeking His swift deliverance from trouble and enemies. The plea for God's intervention reflects a deep sense of dependence on Him and a recognition of His power to rescue. The psalmist's cry for assistance conveys a heartfelt trust in God's faithfulness and ability to provide refuge in times of distress. This verse serves as a reminder of the believer's reliance on God's protection and deliverance in moments of need, encouraging a posture of humility and reliance on His strength.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Let them be ashamed and confounded,.... In Psa 40:14 it is added, "together"; See Gill on Psa 40:14; that seek after my soul; or "life"; in Psa 40:14 it is added, "to destroy it"; for that was the end of their seeking after it; let them be turned backward, &c. See Gill on Psa 40:14.

Psalms 70:2

Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!

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Berean Standard Bible

May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

Bible in Basic English

Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish.

Free Bible Version

Please defeat and humiliate the people who are trying to kill me; turn back in disgrace those who want to hurt me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them be confounded and put to shame, that seeke my soule: let them bee turned backewarde and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Translation for Translators

Humble those who are happy about my troubles/difficulties, and cause them to be disgraced/ashamed. Chase away those who are trying to kill me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let those who try to take my life be ashamed and humiliated; let them be turned back and brought to dishonor, those who take pleasure in my pain.

Noah Webster Bible

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

World English Bible

Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Young's Literal Translation

Let them be ashamed and confounded Who are seeking my soul, Let them be turned backward and blush Who are desiring my evil.