Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Judge me, O LORD my God, according to your righteousness; and don't let them celebrate my downfall.
The writer is asking God to judge his situation fairly and to not let his enemies have the satisfaction of seeing him defeated.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 35 is attributed to King David and is a lament psalm where he pleads for God's protection and justice against his adversaries. In the historical context, David often faced real threats from enemies like King Saul or his own son Absalom, reflecting the turbulent times of ancient Israel where personal and national survival depended on divine intervention. This verse highlights the cultural reliance on God's righteousness as the ultimate arbiter in a world without reliable human courts.
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