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Psalms 143:12

I am one who serves you; so because you faithfully love me, kill my enemies and get rid of all those who ◄oppress/cause trouble for► me.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

In Context

11Yahweh, restore me when I am close to dying, as you promised to do. Because you are righteous/good, rescue me from my troubles/difficulties!

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:29Even when those who are trying to kill you pursue you, you are safe, because Yahweh your God takes care of you. You will be protected as though you were [MET] a bundle that he has safely tied up. But your enemies will disappear as fast as stones that are hurled from a sling.

Psalms 52:5But God will get rid of you forever; he will grab you and drag you from your home and take you away from this world where people are alive. (Think about that!)

Psalms 54:7you have rescued me from all my troubles, and I have seen that you have defeated my enemies.

Psalms 116:16I am one of those who serve Yahweh; I serve him like my mother did. He has freed/saved me from dying (OR, from being fastened by chains).

Psalms 136:15But he caused the king of Egypt and his army to drown in it; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 143:8-12

Prayers for Divine Grace. 7 Hear me speedily, O Lord : my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. 9 Deliver me, O Lord , from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. 10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. 11 Quicken me, O Lord , for… Read the whole commentary →

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Study Psalms 143:12

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