Psalms 25:19
Behold my foes, for they abound,—and, with the hatred of violence, do they hate me.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
In Context
18Behold my humiliation and my pain, and take away all my sins.
20Oh keep my soul, and rescue me, Let me not be put to shame, for I have sought refuge in thee.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:2and let me come upon him, when, he, is weary, and weak-handed, so shall I strike him with terror, and all the people who are with him shall flee,—then will I smite the king alone:
Psalms 11:5Yahweh, putteth, the righteous, to the test,—But the lawless one and the lover of violence, his soul doth hate.
Psalms 27:2When there drew near against me evil-doers to devour my flesh, mine adversaries, and mine enemies—mine!—they, stumbled and fell!
Psalms 38:19And, my foes, are alive—have become strong,—and multiplied are they who hate me for false cause:
Psalms 52:2Engulfing ruin, doth thy tongue devise, Like a whetted razor, working deceit;
Psalms 57:4My soul, is in the midst of lions, I lie down amidst flames, As for the sons of men, Their teeth, are spear and arrows, And, their tongue, is a sharp sword.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 25:16-22
Precious Promises; Petitions. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord ; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let… Read the whole commentary →