Psalms 35:4

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَيْتَ السَّاعِينَ إلَى مَوْتِي يُهزَمُونَ وَيُخزَوْنَ. لَيْتَ المُتَآمِرِينَ عَلَيَّ يَتَرَاجَعُونَ وَيَرْتَبِكُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from King David's prayer, where he asks God to confuse and embarrass those who are trying to hurt him. David wants his enemies to be ashamed and fail in their plans to cause him harm.

Explained for Children

Imagine if someone at school was being mean to you and trying to get you in trouble. This verse is like David asking God to make those mean kids trip over their own shoelaces and feel really silly for being so mean.

Historical Background

Psalms 35 is one of many psalms written by King David. It was likely written during a time when David faced enemies and sought God's protection and justice. The psalms were often recited or sung by the Israelites in worship and during times of distress.

Living It Out Today

Consider a situation where a coworker is trying to sabotage your work. Instead of retaliating, you can pray that God will confuse their plans and that they will be ashamed of their actions, much like David's plea in this verse.

Topics

• prayer
• enemies
• protection
• conflict
• justice
• vengeance

Related Verses

• Psalms 27:12
• Psalms 140:10
• Proverbs 26:27
• Romans 12:19
• 1 Peter 3:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David speaking to in this verse?

David is speaking to God, asking for divine intervention against his enemies who are plotting against him.

What does it mean to be 'confounded and put to shame'?

To be confounded and put to shame means to be embarrassed and confused, often as a result of failing in one's plans or being caught in wrongdoing.

How does this verse fit into the theme of Psalms?

This verse fits into the theme of Psalms as a prayer for protection and justice, which is a common theme in the book, reflecting the human condition and the need for divine intervention.

What can we learn from David's attitude in this verse?

David's attitude teaches us to seek justice from God rather than taking matters into our own hands, trusting that God will handle our enemies and protect us from harm.