Psalms 27:12

Give me not up, O Lord, unto the rage of my foes; for against me have risen false witnesses, breathing out cruelty.

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In The King James Version

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

In Context

11Teach me your way, O Lord: lead me in an even path, because of my enemies.

13Firm is the faith I cherish, that I, in the land of the living, will yet see the goodness of God.

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Cross References

Psalms 25:19look on my foes oh, so many! And their cruel hatred towards me.

Psalms 35:11Violent witnesses rise, and ask of me things that I know not.

Psalms 38:16when I utter the hope that those who made scorn of my tottering feet may not rejoice over me.

Psalms 41:11By this will I know you delight in me: if my foes may not shout over me in triumph.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 27:8-14

Confidence in Divine Goodness. 7 Hear, O Lord , when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord , will I seek. 9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord , and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. 12… Read the whole commentary →

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