Psalms 71:10
For my enemies speak concerning me, and those who watch for my soul take counsel together,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
In Context
9Cast me not off in the time of old age. Forsake me not when my strength fails.
11saying, God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night.
Psalms 10:9He lurks in secret as a lion in his covert. He lays in wait to catch the poor man. He catches the poor man when he draws him in his net.
Psalms 37:32A wicked man watches a righteous man, and seeks to kill him.
Psalms 83:3They take crafty counsel against thy people, and consult together against thy hidden ones.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, Come with us. Let us lay wait for blood. Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause.
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests, and the scholars, and the elders of the people, assembled together to the courtyard of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →