Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me! New Living Translation See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! English Standard Version Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. Berean Standard Bible Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. King James Bible Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. New King James Version Consider my enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred. New American Standard Bible Look at my enemies, for they are many, And they hate me with violent hatred. NASB 1995 Look upon my enemies, for they are many, And they hate me with violent hatred. NASB 1977 Look upon my enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with violent hatred. Legacy Standard Bible See my enemies, for they are many, And they hate me with violent hatred. Amplified Bible Look upon my enemies, for they are many; They hate me with cruel and violent hatred. Christian Standard Bible Consider my enemies; they are numerous, and they hate me violently. Holman Christian Standard Bible Consider my enemies; they are numerous, and they hate me violently. American Standard Version Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred. Contemporary English Version Look at all my enemies! See how much they hate me. English Revised Version Consider mine enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. GOD'S WORD® Translation See how my enemies have increased in number, how they have hated me with vicious hatred! Good News Translation See how many enemies I have; see how much they hate me. International Standard Version Look how many enemies I have gained! They hate me with a vicious hatred. Majority Standard Bible Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. NET Bible Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me; they hate me and want to harm me. New Heart English Bible Consider my enemies, for they are many. They hate me with cruel hatred. Webster's Bible Translation Consider my enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. World English Bible Consider my enemies, for they are many. They hate me with cruel hatred. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSee my enemies, for they have been many, "" And they have hated me with violent hatred. Young's Literal Translation See my enemies, for they have been many, And with violent hatred they have hated me. Smith's Literal Translation See mine enemies, for they were many, and they hated me with the hatred of violence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleConsider my enemies for they are multiplied, and have hated me with an unjust hatred. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible See how many are my enemies, see how fiercely they hate me. New Revised Standard Version Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleConsider my enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with an unjust hatred. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated See that my enemies have increased and the hatred of the evil ones who hate me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Consider how many are mine enemies, And the cruel hatred wherewith they hate me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Look upon mine enemies; for they have been multiplied; and they have hated me with unjust hatred. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To You I Lift Up My Soul…18Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. 19Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. 20Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.… Cross References Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 38:19 Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. Psalm 69:4 Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. Psalm 109:3-5 They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. / In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. / They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love. Psalm 56:2 My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. Psalm 41:5-9 My enemies say with malice: “When will he die and be forgotten?” / My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad. / All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me: ... Psalm 143:3-4 For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead. / My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me. Psalm 35:19 Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice. Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Psalm 55:3 at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster upon me and resent me in their anger. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, John 15:18-19 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Treasury of Scripture Consider my enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. Consider Psalm 3:1,2 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me… Psalm 27:2,12 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell… Psalm 38:19 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. cruel hatred [heb. Psalm 11:5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Psalm 18:48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Psalm 52:2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully. Jump to Previous Bitter Consider Cruel Enemies Fiercely Foes Hate Hated Hatred Increased Violent WherewithJump to Next Bitter Consider Cruel Enemies Fiercely Foes Hate Hated Hatred Increased Violent WherewithPsalm 25 1. David's confidence in prayer7. He prays for remission of sins 16. and for help in affliction Consider my enemies The psalmist appeals to God to take notice of his adversaries. This plea for divine attention is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist often seeks God's intervention against those who oppose him. The term "enemies" in the biblical context often refers to those who oppose God's people or God's anointed. In the life of David, who is traditionally credited with writing this psalm, enemies included both external foes like the Philistines and internal threats such as King Saul. This request for God to "consider" suggests a desire for divine justice and protection, reflecting the belief that God is a righteous judge who sees and acts on behalf of His people. for they are many and they hate me with vicious hatred Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 25, David is expressing his deep reliance on God amidst the trials and adversities he faces, particularly from his enemies. 2. Enemies These are the adversaries of David, who are numerous and harbor intense hatred towards him. They represent the opposition and challenges faced by believers. 3. God The ultimate protector and deliverer whom David calls upon for help and guidance in the face of his enemies. Teaching Points Trust in God's DeliveranceJust as David trusted God to handle his enemies, believers today are encouraged to rely on God's power and justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. Prayer in Times of Adversity David's example shows the importance of turning to God in prayer when faced with opposition, seeking His guidance and protection. Understanding Spiritual Warfare Recognize that the battles we face are not just physical but spiritual, and require spiritual solutions through faith and prayer. Responding to Hatred with Love Following the teachings of Jesus, believers are called to respond to hatred with love and prayer, trusting God to work in the hearts of their adversaries. Perseverance in Faith Despite the presence of many enemies, David's faith did not waver. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that God is with them.Verse 19. - Consider nine enemies; for they are many (comp. Psalm 3:7; Psalm 5:8; Psalm 6:7, 10; Psalm 7:1, 6; Psalm 17:9; Psalm 18:2, 17); and they hate me with cruel hatred. This would appear to point to domestic rather than foreign foes (see 2 Samuel 16:6-8). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Considerרְאֵֽה־ (rə·’êh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see my enemies, אוֹיְבַ֥י (’ō·wy·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they are many, רָ֑בּוּ (rāb·bū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7231: To cast together, increase, in number, to multiply by the myriad and they hate me וְשִׂנְאַ֖ת (wə·śin·’aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8130: To hate with vicious חָמָ֣ס (ḥā·mās) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain hatred. שְׂנֵאֽוּנִי׃ (śə·nê·’ū·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 8135: Hating, hatred Links Psalm 25:19 NIVPsalm 25:19 NLT Psalm 25:19 ESV Psalm 25:19 NASB Psalm 25:19 KJV Psalm 25:19 BibleApps.com Psalm 25:19 Biblia Paralela Psalm 25:19 Chinese Bible Psalm 25:19 French Bible Psalm 25:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 25:19 Consider my enemies for they are many (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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