Psalms 27:12

"Teach me your way, LORD. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 27:12, the psalmist pleads for divine guidance and protection, particularly in the face of adversaries. By asking God to "teach [his] way" and to lead him on a "straight path," the psalmist seeks wisdom and strength to navigate through the trials posed by enemies, trusting that God's direction will keep them safe and true.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies -Let them not accomplish their desires in regard to me; let them not be able to carry out their purposes. The word here rendered “will” means properly “soul,” but it is used here evidently to denote “wish” or “desire.” ComparePsalms 35:25. For false witnesses are risen up against me -People who would lay false charges against him, or who would wrongfully accuse him. They charged him with crimes which he never committed, and they persecuted him as if he were guilty of what they alleged against him. And such as breathe out cruelty -That is, they meditate violence or cruel treatment. They are intent on this; they pant for it.

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