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Day 317

Psalm 70:2a "Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life..."

Day 317 – Psalm 70

“Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life…” Psalm 70:2a

CRYING OUT AGAINST ENEMIES

King David had many enemies. A good part of his life saw him struggling with fierce foes who sought his life. Time and again David found himself crying out against these deadly enemies.

“Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek my life;
Let them be turned back and confused who desire my hurt.
Let them be turned back because of their shame,
Who say, ‘Aha, aha!'”
Psalm 70:2-3

1. Similarity to be noted

a) These words are very similar to two other Davidic psalms.
i) Psalm 70:2 is similar to Psalm 35:4.
ii) Psalm 70:3 is similar to Psalm 40:15.
b) Understanding the repetition.
i) They are valid and relevant prayers.
ii) It is not unnatural to see similarity of thoughts and words.

2. Three “Let them” statements

a) Let them be ashamed and confounded.
b) Let them be turned back and confused.
c) Let them be turned back because of their shame.

3. The significance of these prayers

a) That the evil plots of the wicked would come to nothing.
b) That the wicked would be confused and confounded in their minds.
c) That the wicked would see God opposing their wickedness.
d) That the life of the believer would be wonderfully preserved somehow.