Psalms 71:14

"Let my accusers be disappointed and consumed. Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me."

Key Reflection

This verse expresses a prayer for those who seek to harm or accuse the psalmist to face failure, shame, and rejection instead of achieving their malicious intentions. It reflects a desire for justice and vindication while trusting in divine protection and righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But I will hope continually -I will always cherish hope; I will not give up to despair. I will trust in God whatever may be the number, the power, and the confidence of my enemies. None of these things shall make me despair, for as long as I have a God, I have every ground for hope. No man should despair who has God for his Friend. ComparePsalms 42:5,Psalms 42:11;Psalms 43:5. And will yet praise thee more and more -literally, “I will add upon all thy praise.” That is, I will accumulate it; I will increase it.

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