Psalms 71:10
For my enemies speak against me, And they who lay wait for my life consult together:
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
In Context
9Cast me not off in mine old age; Forsake me not, When my strength faileth!
11“God,” say they, “hath forsaken him; Pursue and seize him; for he hath none to deliver him!”
Cross References
Psalms 10:9He secretly lieth in wait, like a lion in a thicket; He lieth in wait to seize upon the helpless; He catcheth the poor, drawing him into his net.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him;
Psalms 83:3For they form secret plots against thy people, And consult together against thy chosen ones.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, “Come with us, Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us lurk secretly for him who is innocent in vain;
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the court of the palace of the high-priest, named Caiaphas;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →