Psalms 71:10
For mine enemies speak concerning me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
In Context
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.
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 lurketh in the covert as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Psalms 83:3They take crafty counsel against thy people, and consult together 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 were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto 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 →