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Psalms 70:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 70:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.
Psalms 70:3 — 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 turned back for a reward of their shame, etc.] In (<194015>Psalm 40:15) it is, “let them be desolate”; which seems to respect their land and houses, here their persons; (see Gill on “<194015>Psalm 40:15”); that say; in (<194015>Psalm 40:15) it is added, “to me”; not to his people, but himself, aha, aha: rejoicing at his calamity and distress. The Targum is, “we are glad, we are glad;” (see Gill on “<194015>Psalm 40:15”), and compare with this (<262503>Ezekiel 25:3).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame - The only change which occurs in this verse is the substitution of the milder phrase “Let them be turned back,” for “Let them be desolate.” See the notes at Psalms 40:15. 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
“back: Psa 40:15; Act 1:18 aha: Heach! Heach! a note of extreme contempt; marking insult and triumph at the same time. Psa 35:21, Psa 35:25; Pro 24:17, Pro 24:18; Eze 25:3, Eze 26:2, Eze 36:2 Psalms 70:4”
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