Psalms 71:10
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
King James Version
In Context
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
Psalms 10:9He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Psalms 83:3They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
Matthew 26:3Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace 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 →