Psalm 35:25

Translations

Modern

Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”

Traditional

Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.

Literal

Do not let them say in their heart, “Aha, our desire!” Do not let them say, “We have swallowed him up!”

Latin

Non dicant in cordibus suis: Euge, euge, animæ nostræ; nec dicant: Devoravimus eum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”

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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Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.

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Psalm 35:25

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