Psalms 7:5

then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.

In Context

4if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,

6Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 24:11See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.

1 Samuel 24:20Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

Job 31:5If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,

Job 40:12Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.

Psalms 44:5Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.

Psalms 60:12With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 7:2-10

David Prays Against His Enemies; Prayer for Sinners and Saints. 1 O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread… Read the whole commentary →

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