Psalms 70:2

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَيْتَ السَّاعِينَ إلَى قَتْلِي يَخْجَلُونَ وَيُخْذَلُونَ. لَيْتَ طَالِبِي أذِيَّتِي يَنْدَحِرُونَ خِزْيًا،

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a prayer asking God to cause those who wish harm to the speaker to be ashamed and confused. The speaker is asking for protection from those who seek to hurt them. The key message is a plea for God to intervene against enemies.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and some kids want to trip you so you lose. This verse is like saying, 'God, make those kids trip themselves instead!' It's a prayer for God to help protect you from mean people.

Historical Background

Psalm 70 was written by David, a king of Israel, during a time of conflict and persecution. He wrote this to express his desire for God's protection against his enemies. The psalm reflects the struggles of a leader facing opposition.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you are facing a bully at school or a difficult coworker who always tries to sabotage your work, this verse can remind you to pray for God's intervention and protection, and to trust that God will turn their harmful intentions against themselves.

Topics

• prayer
• protection
• enemies
• vengeance
• trust
• hope

Related Verses

• Psalms 140:1-5
• Proverbs 26:27
• Romans 12:19
• 1 Peter 3:13-14
• Revelation 12:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Psalms 70:2?

The speaker is David, a king of Israel, who wrote this psalm during a time of conflict and persecution.

What is the speaker asking for in this verse?

The speaker is asking God to make his enemies ashamed and confused, turning their harmful intentions against themselves.

How can this verse be applied in a modern context?

This verse can be applied by praying for God's protection and justice against those who wish to harm us, trusting that God will intervene and turn their plans against them.

Are there other Bible verses that relate to this theme?

Yes, other related verses include Psalms 140:1-5, Proverbs 26:27, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 3:13-14, and Revelation 12:10, all of which touch on God's justice and protection against enemies.