Psalm 35:15

Contend with My Opponents, O LORD · Psalm 35:1–28
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Translations

Modern
But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
Traditional
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
Literal
And in my stumbling, they were glad and gathered themselves together; attackers they gathered together against me, and ones I did not know, they tore and did not cease.
Latin
Et adversum me lætati sunt, et convenerunt; congregata sunt super me flagella, et ignoravi.

Original

Hebrew
English
But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.

Notes

The psalmist presents the Lord with the reasons for his suffering. Evil has many faces. He is tired and worn out, and he knows that only the Lord can help him.

In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.

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Topics

Character of the Wicked: Rejoicing in the Affliction of Saints Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Friends: False Friends: David's Friends Were False to David Ingratitude: David's Companions to David Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Scoffing: Enemies of David Scorning and Mocking: Enemies of David