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Psalms 27:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 27:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.
Psalms 27:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Hide not thy face from me; Put not thy servant away in anger: Thou hast been my help; Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Jehovah will take me up.
11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; And lead me in a plain path, Because of mine enemies.
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.
13[I had fainted], unless I had believed to see the goodness of Jehovah In the land of the living.
14Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah. Psalm 28 [A Psalm] of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“will--literally, "soul," "desire" (Psa 35:25). enemies--literally, "oppressors." Falsehood aids cruelty against him. breathe out--as being filled with it (Act 9:1).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies - Let them not accomplish their desires in regard to me; let them not be able to carry out their purposes. The word here rendered “will” means properly “soul,” but it is used here evidently to denote “wish” or “desire.” Compare Psalms 35:25. For false witnesses are risen up against me - People who would lay false charges against him, or who would wrongfully accuse him. They charged him with crimes which he never committed, and they persecuted him as if he were guilty of what they alleged against him. And such as breathe out cruelty - That is, they meditate violence or cruel treatment. They are intent on this; they pant for it. Saul of Tarsus…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“will: Psa 31:8, Psa 35:25, Psa 38:16, Psa 41:11, Psa 140:8 false: Psa 35:11; Exo 20:16; Sa1 22:9, Sa1 22:10, Sa1 26:19; Sa2 16:7, Sa2 16:8; Mat 26:59, Mat 26:60; Act 6:11-13 breathe: Psa 25:19; Act 9:1, Act 26:11 Psalms 27:13”
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