Psalm 35:25 Meaning
Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 22:13
Both verses depict the mockery faced by the righteous in times of distress.
Lamentations 2:16
Similar themes of enemies rejoicing over the downfall of the righteous are present in both texts.
Proverbs 24:17
The proverb warns against rejoicing at the misfortune of others, similar to the psalmist's plea.
Source: Psalm 35:25