Psalm 35:22

Translations

Modern

O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.

Traditional

This thou hast seen, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.

Literal

You have seen it, O YHWH; do not be silent! O Lord, do not be far from me!

Latin

Vidisti, Domine: ne sileas; Domine, ne discedas a me.

Original

Hebrew

English

O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.

Notes

Psalms 35:19–25

In this prayer for justice, the psalmist faces a crisis so great that only the Lord can resolve it. The psalmist chooses the right path and believes that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

God’s patience allows the wicked to continue in their evil ways. Because of this, their hearts grow harder and they find reasons to justify their behavior.

Psalms 35:1–28

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

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