Psalm 35:25 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

²³Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.

²⁴Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

²⁵Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.

²⁶Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

²⁷Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to those who wish you harm?

What does it mean for you to trust in God's justice?

When have you felt the need for vindication?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's timing for justice in your life. Pray for those who oppose you.

relationships

Consider how you can respond to conflict with grace rather than retaliation.

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