Psalms 35:21
Yea, they opened wide against me their mouth; they said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
In Context
20For they speak not peace; but against the quiet in the land they devise deceitful words.
22Thou hast seen it, O Lord! remain not silent: O Lord, be not far from me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:13(22:14) They have opened wide against me their mouth, [as] a ravenous and roaring lion.
Psalms 40:15(40:16) May they be astonished in consequence of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha!
Psalms 54:7(54:9) For out of all distress hath he delivered me: and my eye hath seen [its desire] on my enemies.
Isaiah 9:12(9:11) The Syrians in front, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with a full mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand still remaineth stretched out.
Ezekiel 25:3And say unto the sons of 'Ammon, Hear ye the word of the Lord Eternal, Thus hath said the Lord Eternal, Because thou hast said, Aha, concerning my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and concerning the land of Israel, when it was made desolate; and concerning the house of Judah, when they went into exile:
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 →