Psalms 35:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't let them say in their hearts, 'Ah, this is exactly what we wanted!' Don't let them say, 'We have completely destroyed him!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God not to let his enemies celebrate or claim victory over him by saying they got exactly what they wanted and completely defeated him.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he faced persecution from enemies who were falsely accusing him. David often faced betrayal from those he trusted, including times when King Saul pursued him or when his own son Absalom rebelled against him. The language of being 'swallowed up' was a common metaphor in ancient times for complete destruction or defeat.

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