Psalms 35:26

May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

In Context

25Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”

27May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”

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Cross References

Job 19:5If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me,

Psalms 38:16For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”

Psalms 40:15May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

Psalms 71:13May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.

Psalms 109:28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.

Psalms 132:18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”

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 →

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