Psalm 40:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

O Jehovah, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame. Let wicked people be put to shame. Let them be silent in the grave.

Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgraced. Let those who plan my downfall be turned back in confusion.

Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.

Let those who accuse me come to a shameful end. Let those who want my downfall be covered with disgrace and humiliation.

All who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.

It will be said of me: 'Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in Jehovah alone. All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.

When the workmen saw the son, they said, 'Let us put him to death and take his heritage, for someday he will own this property.'

When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before you.

When he said to them I am he they drew back and fell to the ground.

He fell to the earth and heard a voice saying: Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?

Immediately the angel of God killed him, because he did not give God the glory. He was eaten by worms and died.

Let them be disappointed and dismayed forever. Yes, let them be confounded and perish,