Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Enemy » The wickedness of david's
For the zeal of thy house hath devoured me, and the reproaches of them that reproach thee have fallen upon me.
They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof. Selah.
My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down among them that breathe out flames, the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
They only consult to thrust him down from his excellency; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but in their inward part they curse. Selah.
All the day long they wrest my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head; they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; they that are mad against me swear by me.
For the mouth of the wicked man and the mouth of deceit are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue, And with words of hatred have they encompassed me; and they fight against me without a cause. For my love they are mine adversaries; but I give myself unto prayer. read more.
And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
{A Song of degrees.} Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth oh let Israel say -- Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me. The ploughers ploughed upon my back; they made long their furrows.
Slander » Saints exposed to
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same sink of corruption, speaking injuriously of you;
And they that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all the day long.
For the mouth of the wicked man and the mouth of deceit are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue,