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Psalms 35:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 35:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them be as chaff before the wind, And the angel of Jehovah driving [them] on.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them be as chaff before the wind, And the angel of Jehovah driving [them] on.
Psalms 35:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.
3Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me: Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
4Let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek after my soul: Let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt.
5Let them be as chaff before the wind, And the angel of Jehovah driving [them] on.
6Let their way be dark and slippery, And the angel of Jehovah pursuing them.
7For without cause have they hid for me their net [in] a pit; Without cause have they digged [a pit] for my soul.
8Let destruction come upon him unawares; And let his net that he hath hid catch himself: With destruction let him fall therein.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let them be as chaff before the wind, etc.] As they are; (see <190104>”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Psa 1:4) --a terrible fate; driven by wind on a slippery path in darkness, and hotly pursued by supernatural violence (Sa2 24:16; Act 12:23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them be as chaff before the wind - As chaff is driven away in winnowing grain. See the notes at Psalms 1:4. And let the angel of the Lord chase them - Drive them away, or scatter them. Angels are often represented in the Scriptures as agents employed by God in bringing punishment on wicked people. See 2 Kings 19:35; Isaiah 37:36; 1Ch 21:12, 1 Chronicles 21:30; 2 Samuel 24:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as chaff: Psa 1:4, Psa 83:13-17; Job 21:18; Isa 17:13, Isa 29:5; Hos 13:3 and: Exo 14:19; Isa 37:36; Act 12:23; Heb 11:28 Psalms 35:6”
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