Psalms 35:21
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
King James Version
In Context
20For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
22This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
Psalms 40:15Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Psalms 54:7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
Isaiah 9:12The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Ezekiel 25:3And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 35:18-28
Sorrowful Complaints; David's Appeal and Prayer to God. 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. 18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. 19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. 20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land. 21 Yea, they opened their mouth… Read the whole commentary →