Psalms 71:10
For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
In Context
9Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.
11saying, “God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him.”
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.
Psalms 10:9He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him.
Psalms 83:3They conspire with cunning against your people. They plot against your cherished ones.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, “Come with us. Let’s lie in wait for blood. Let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause.
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called 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 →