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Psalms 25:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 25:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.
Psalms 25:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted.
17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.
18Consider mine affliction and my travail; And forgive all my sins.
19Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.
20Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.
22Redeem Israel, O God, Out all of his troubles. Psalm 26 [A Psalm] of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“25:19-20 Knowing that the Lord hates violent people (see 11:5), the psalmist pleads with God to deal with these enemies.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Consider: Psa 3:1, Psa 3:2, Psa 27:2, Psa 27:12, Psa 38:19, Psa 56:2, Psa 57:4, Psa 138:7, Psa 143:3; Sa2 16:11, Sa2 17:2-4; Luk 22:2, Luk 23:5, Luk 23:21-23 cruel hatred: Heb. hatred of violence, Psa 11:5, Psa 18:48 \*marg. Psa 52:2, Psa 86:14, Psa 140:1, Psa 140:4, Psa 140:11 Psalms 25:20”
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