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Psalms 70:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 70:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
Psalms 70:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 70

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1[Make haste], O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.
2Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
3Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.
4Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
5But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying. Psalm 71
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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 ashamed and confounded, etc.] In (<194014>Psalm 40:14) it is added, “together”; (see Gill on “<194014>Psalm 40:14”); that seek after my soul; or “life”; in (<194014>Psalm 40:14) it is added, “to destroy it”; for that was the end of their seeking after it; let them be turned backward, etc. (see Gill on “<194014>Psalm 40:14”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul - The only change here from Psalms 40:14, is the omission of the word “together” which occurs there, and the omission of the words “to destroy it.” Let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt - This corresponds in the Hebrew entirely with Psalms 40:14. 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
“Let: Psa 6:10, Psa 35:4, Psa 35:26, Psa 71:13, Psa 109:29; Isa 41:11 my soul: Rather,"my life," naphshee; for the word has frequently this meaning. be turned: Isa 28:13; Joh 18:6 Psalms 70:3”
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