Psalms 35:20
For they speak not peace; but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
In Context
21Yea, they open their mouth wide against me; they say: 'Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.'
Cross References
Psalms 31:13(31-14) For I have heard the whispering of many, terror on every side; while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Psalms 38:12(38-13) They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day.
Psalms 64:4(64-5) That they may shoot in secret places at the blameless; suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
Psalms 140:2(140-3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.
Daniel 6:5(6-6) Then said these men: 'We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him in the matter of the law of his God.'
Matthew Henry on Psalms 35:18-28
Sorrowful Complaints; David's Appeal and Prayer to God. 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. 18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. 19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. 20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land. 21 Yea, they opened their mouth… Read the whole commentary →