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Do not be far from me, Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, you know all about this. Do not stay silent. Do not abandon me now, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have seen, O LORD; be not silent! O Lord, be not far from me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>This</i> thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>This</i> You have seen, O LORD; Do not keep silence. O Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have seen it, LORD, do not keep silent; Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have seen it, O LORD, do not keep silent; O Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast seen it, O LORD, do not keep silent; O Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have seen it, O Yahweh, do not keep silent; O Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have seen this, O LORD; do not keep silent. O Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You saw it, LORD; do not be silent. Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You saw it, LORD; do not be silent. Lord, do not be far from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast seen it, O Jehovah; keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You see everything, LORD! Please don't keep silent or stay so far away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast seen it, O LORD; keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You have seen it, O LORD. Do not remain silent. O Lord, do not be so far away from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But you, O LORD, have seen this. So don't be silent, Lord; don't keep yourself far away! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You see this, LORD, so do not be silent. Lord, do not be far from me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But you take notice, LORD! O Lord, do not remain far away from me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have seen it, LORD. Do not keep silent. Lord, do not be far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have seen it, Yahweh. Don’t keep silent. Lord, don’t be far from me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have seen, O YHWH, "" Do not be silent, O Lord—do not be far from me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast seen, O Jehovah, Be not silent, O Lord -- be not far from me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou sawest, O Jehovah: thou wilt not be silent: O Jehovah, thou wilt not remove far off from me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast seen, O Lord, be not thou silent : O Lord, depart not from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 34:22>You have seen, O Lord, do not be silent. Lord, do not depart from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You see this, LORD; do not be silent; Lord, do not withdraw from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have seen, O LORD; do not be silent! O Lord, do not be far from me!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This thou hast seen, O God; keep not silence; O my LORD, be not far from the.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have seen, oh, God, and do not be silent, my Lord, and do not be far from me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast seen, O LORD; keep not silence; O Lord, be not far from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast seen <i>it</i>, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, withdraw not <i>thyself</i> from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/35-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3942" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Contend with My Opponents</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">You have seen it;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">be not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm" title="2790: te·ḥĕ·raš (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To cut in, engrave, plow, devise.">silent.</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’ăl- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">be not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7368.htm" title="7368: tir·ḥaq (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To be or become far or distant. A primitive root; to widen, i.e. recede or remove.">far</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-9.htm">Psalm 38:9</a></span><br />O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Psalm 10:14</a></span><br />But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Psalm 31:22</a></span><br />In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-5.htm">Psalm 69:5</a></span><br />You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a></span><br />Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a></span><br />Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-3.htm">Jeremiah 12:3</a></span><br />But You know me, O LORD; You see me and test my heart toward You. Drag away the wicked like sheep to the slaughter and set them apart for the day of carnage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-12.htm">Jeremiah 20:12</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-34.htm">Lamentations 3:34-36</a></span><br />To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land, / to deny a man justice before the Most High, / to subvert a man in his lawsuit—of these the Lord does not approve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-8.htm">Matthew 6:8</a></span><br />Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a></span><br />So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a></span><br />There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">This you have seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.</p><p class="hdg">This</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a></b></br> And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which <i>are</i> in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Acts 7:34</a></b></br> I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">keep</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">Psalm 28:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, <i>if</i> thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Psalm 39:12</a></b></br> Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I <i>am</i> a stranger with thee, <i>and</i> a sojourner, as all my fathers <i>were</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Psalm 50:21</a></b></br> These <i>things</i> hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether <i>such an one</i> as thyself: <i>but</i> I will reprove thee, and set <i>them</i> in order before thine eyes.</p><p class="hdg">be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Psalm 10:1</a></b></br> Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? <i>why</i> hidest thou <i>thyself</i> in times of trouble?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Psalm 22:11,19</a></b></br> Be not far from me; for trouble <i>is</i> near; for <i>there is</i> none to help… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-21.htm">Psalm 38:21</a></b></br> Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Unmoved</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Unmoved</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">David prays for his own safety, and his enemies' confusion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">He complains of their wrongful dealing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-22.htm">Thereby he incites God against them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/35.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/35.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>O LORD, You have seen it;</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God's omniscience, affirming that nothing escapes His notice. In the context of <a href="/psalms/35.htm">Psalm 35</a>, David is appealing to God as a witness to the injustices he faces. This reflects the biblical theme that God is aware of human suffering and injustice, as seen in <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>, where God tells Moses He has seen the affliction of His people in Egypt. The assurance that God sees all is a comfort to believers, reinforcing the idea that God is a righteous judge who will ultimately address all wrongs.<p><b>be not silent.</b><br>David's plea for God not to be silent underscores the urgency of his situation. Silence from God can be perceived as inaction or indifference, which is a common concern in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/28.htm">Psalm 28:1</a>). This request for God to speak or act is a call for divine intervention. In biblical history, God's voice often signifies His active presence and power, such as when He spoke creation into existence (Genesis 1) or when He gave the Law at Sinai (Exodus 20). Theologically, this reflects the belief that God's word is powerful and effective.<p><b>O Lord, be not far from me.</b><br>This plea for God's nearness is a request for His presence and support. In the ancient Near Eastern context, proximity to a deity was associated with favor and protection. The request for God not to be far is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Psalm 22:11</a>, where David asks for God's presence in times of trouble. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be with them (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>). In the New Testament, this theme is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is called "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>), signifying God's ultimate nearness to humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Psalm 35</a>, David is expressing his plea for God's intervention against his adversaries. He is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as the second king of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. David calls upon Yahweh to act on his behalf.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversaries.htm">Adversaries</a></b><br>Though not named specifically in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Psalm 35</a> involves David's enemies who are unjustly attacking him. These adversaries represent those who oppose God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist's_distress.htm">The Psalmist's Distress</a></b><br>The event of David's distress and his cry for help is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reflecting the trials faced by believers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>The overarching event is the appeal for divine justice, where David seeks God's intervention to uphold righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_sees_and_knows.htm">God Sees and Knows</a></b><br>Trust that God is aware of our struggles and injustices. He is not distant or unaware of our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_upon_the_lord.htm">Call Upon the Lord</a></b><br>In times of trouble, we should actively seek God's presence and intervention, just as David did.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_god's_timing.htm">Patience in God's Timing</a></b><br>Understand that God's response may not be immediate, but His timing is perfect. We must wait on the Lord with faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_justice.htm">Righteousness and Justice</a></b><br>Uphold righteousness in our actions and trust God to bring justice, rather than seeking revenge ourselves.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_nearness.htm">God's Nearness</a></b><br>Remember that God is near to the brokenhearted and those who call upon Him in truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'jehovah_jireh'_mean.htm">What does 'Jehovah Jireh' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_population_control.htm">What is the Bible's stance on population control?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_david's_acceptance_of_cursing_contradict.htm">(2 Samuel 16:10-12) Does David's acceptance of Shimei's cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God's anointed is forbidden?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_psalm_55_and_silent_god_align.htm">Psalm 55 depicts a God who intervenes quickly, yet other biblical texts describe God as silent or distant. How can these verses be harmonized?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">This thou hast seen, O Lord</span>. Nothing of this has been hid from thee; thine eye, O Lord, has seen it. Therefore I call upon thee. <span class="cmt_word">Keep not silence</span>. Refrain not thyself. "Up, and let not man have the upper hand" (<a href="/psalms/9-19.htm">Psalm 9:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">O Lord, be not far from me</span>. Draw near, hasten, vindicate my name (comp. <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Psalm 22:19</a>; <a href="/psalms/38-21.htm">Psalm 38:21</a>; 70:12). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/35-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have seen it,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאִ֣יתָה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’î·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be silent.</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּחֱרַ֑שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(te·ḥĕ·raš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2790.htm">Strong's 2790: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut in, engrave, plow, devise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲל־</span> <span class="translit">(’ăl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְחַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(tir·ḥaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7368.htm">Strong's 7368: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become far or distant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from me.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalm 35:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/35-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 35:22 You have seen it Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/35-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 35:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/35-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 35:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>