KJV ORIGINAL
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let those who are trying to destroy me be defeated and ashamed. Let those who plan to harm me be turned away and left confused.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to defeat and shame his enemies who are trying to hurt or destroy him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 35 is a lament psalm attributed to King David, written as a plea for God's help against enemies who were unjustly pursuing him. In the biblical narrative, this likely reflects David's real-life struggles, such as when he was fleeing from King Saul, who sought to kill him out of jealousy over David's anointing and successes. The psalm highlights David's trust in God's justice amid personal persecution and betrayal.
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