Psalm 71:10 Meaning
For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
Context Explained
8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
10For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
12O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
Key Themes
enemiesstrugglepersecution
Related Cross References
Psalm 35:15
Both verses discuss enemies plotting against the psalmist.
Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love enemies, contrasting the psalmist's lament.
John 15:20
Jesus warns His followers that they will face persecution as He did.
Source: Psalm 71:10