Psalms 40:14
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 40 connects to 10 cross-references. A thanksgiving psalm of David recounting divine deliverance from the pit and miry clay, with God putting a new song in his mouth. The psalmist confesses delight in doing God's will, with Torah in his heart. The psalm pivots to …
Other Translations
Let them be put to shame and confounded together That seek after my soul to destroy it: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
They are ashamed and confounded together, Who are seeking my soul to destroy it, They are turned backward, And are ashamed, who are desiring my evil.
Let those who go after my soul for its destruction have shame and trouble together; let them be turned back and made foolish who take pleasure in my trouble.
Cross References
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let …
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought …
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame …
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, …
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour …
Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they …
Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all …