Psalms 71:10
For my enemies have spoken against me; and they that watched my soul have consulted together,
Douay-Rheims 1899
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: when my strength shall fail, do not thou forsake me.
11Saying: God hath forsaken him: pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver him.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1And Achitophel said to Absalom: I will choose me twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the just man, and seeketh to put him to death,
Psalms 83:3For lo, thy enemies have made a noise: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
Proverbs 1:11If they shall say: Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood, let us hide snares for the innocent without cause:
Matthew 26:3Then were gathered together the chief priests and ancients of the people into the court of the high priest, who was called Caiphas:
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 →