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What does Psalms 35:4 mean?

"Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded."

— Psalms 35:4 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.

2

Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.

3

Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”

4

Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.

5

Let them be as chaff before the wind, Yahweh’s angel driving them on.

6

Let their way be dark and slippery, Yahweh’s angel pursuing them.

7

For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.

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