Psalms 35:19 net — Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out t…

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"Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!"

— Psalms 35:19, NET Bible

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Psalms 35 — Context

16

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

17

O Lord, how long are you going to watch this? Rescue me from their destructive attacks; guard my life from the young lions!

18

Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!

19

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

20

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land.

21

They are ready to devour me; they say,“Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”

22

But you take notice, LORD; do not be silent! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

Psalms 35:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 35:19 say?
Psalms 35:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!”
Where is Psalms 35:19 in the Bible?
Psalms 35:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 35, verse 19.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 35:19.
What translation should I read Psalms 35:19 in?
Psalms 35:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 35:19?
Psalms 35:19 reads (NET): “Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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