Translations
Modern
…lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
Traditional
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Literal
…lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him.” My adversaries rejoice because I am shaken.
Latin
…nequando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero;
Original
Hebrew
English
…lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
Notes
Only the Lord can provide understanding and comfort. The psalmist hopes for the Lord's justice so his enemies will not celebrate.
The psalmist’s loud cry for help becomes a confident song of hope.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Persecution: The Wicked: Rejoice in Its Success