Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Enemy » The wickedness of david's
Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.
They have set a snare for my feet, which makes me depressed. They dug a pit in front of me, but they are the ones who fell into it! Interlude
I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows whose tongues are like sharp swords.
They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude
All day long people distort what I say; all their schemes against me are for evil purposes.
Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head. My persecutors are mighty, and they want to destroy me. Must I be forced to return what I did not steal?
My enemies revile me all day long; those who ridicule me use my name to curse.
for the mouths of wicked and deceitful people are opened against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. They surround me with hate-filled words, attacking me for no reason. Instead of receiving my love, they accuse me, though I continue in prayer. read more.
They devise evil against me instead of good, and hatred in place of my love.
They devise evil against me instead of good, and hatred in place of my love.
"Since my youth they have often persecuted me," let Israel repeat it, "Since my youth they have often persecuted me, yet they haven't defeated me. Wicked people ploughed over my back, creating long-lasting wounds."