Psalms 71:10
For my haters are waiting secretly for me; and those who are watching for my soul are banded together in their evil designs,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
In Context
9Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.
11Saying, God has given him up; go after him and take him, for he has no helper.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me take out twelve thousand men and this very night I will go after David:
Psalms 10:9He keeps himself in a secret place like a lion in his hole, waiting to put his hands on the poor man, and pulling him into his net.
Psalms 37:32The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.
Psalms 83:3\83:2\For see! those who make war on you are out of control; your haters are lifting up their heads.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, Come with us; let us make designs against the good, waiting secretly for the upright, without cause;
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests and the rulers of the people came together in the house of the high priest, who was named 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 →