Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
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 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
Psalms 35 is a lament psalm attributed to King David, written during a time of intense personal conflict and persecution, likely when he was fleeing from enemies like King Saul who sought his life. In this verse, David prays for God to prevent his adversaries from gloating over his defeat, reflecting the broader biblical theme of the righteous appealing to God for justice against the wicked. This psalm highlights the struggles of faithful individuals in ancient Israel who depended on divine intervention amid real threats.
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