Psalms 25:19
Consider how many are mine enemies, and the cruel hatred wherewith they hate me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
In Context
18See mine affliction and my travail; and forgive all my sins.
20O keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I have taken refuge in Thee.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:2and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak-handed, and will make him afraid; and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only;
Psalms 11:5The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.
Psalms 27:2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 38:19(38-20) But mine enemies are strong in health; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Psalms 52:2(52-4) Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 57:4(57-5) My soul is among lions, I do lie down among them that are aflame; even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 25:16-22
Precious Promises; Petitions. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord ; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let… Read the whole commentary →