Psalms 27:13

"Don’t deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out cruelty."

Key Reflection

This verse speaks to the protection and righteousness of God. David prays that he not be handed over to his enemies, who are not only lying about him but also plotting cruel harm. This plea highlights the contrast between God’s justice and the wicked intentions of those seeking his downfall.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I had fainted, unless I had believed -The words “I had fainted” are supplied by the translators, but they undoubtedly express the true sense of the passage. The psalmist refers to the state of mind produced by the efforts of his enemies to destroy him, as mentioned inPsalms 27:12. So numerous, mighty, and formidable were they, that he says his only support was his faith in God; his belief that he would yet be permitted to see the goodness of God upon the earth. In this time of perplexity and trial he had confidence in God, and believed that He would uphold him, and would permit him to see the evidences of His goodness and mercy while yet on the earth.

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