What does Psalm 35:6 mean?

Psalm 35:6 highlights themes such as judgment, evil, retribution when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 35:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.

4Let 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.

5Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.

6Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.

7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.

8Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.

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Psalm 7:15
Both verses depict the self-destructive nature of evil plans.
Proverbs 26:27
Both verses illustrate the principle that evil will ultimately lead to one's own downfall.
Job 18:10
This verse similarly speaks of traps set by the wicked leading to their own destruction.