Psalms 71:10
For mine enemies have spoken against me, And those watching my soul have taken counsel together,
Young's Literal Translation
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 at the time of old age, According to the consumption of my power forsake me not.
11Saying, 'God hath forsaken him, Pursue and catch him, for there is no deliverer.'
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, 'Let me choose, I pray thee, twelve thousand men, and I arise and pursue after David to-night,
Psalms 10:9He lieth in wait in a secret place, as a lion in a covert. He lieth in wait to catch the poor, He catcheth the poor, drawing him into his net.
Psalms 37:32The wicked is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to put him to death.
Psalms 83:3Against Thy people they take crafty counsel, And consult against Thy hidden ones.
Proverbs 1:11If they say, 'Come with us, we lay wait for blood, We watch secretly for the innocent without cause,
Matthew 26:3Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the court of the chief 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 →