CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 35:19 Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/35-19.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/13/19_Psa_035_019.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 35:19 - Contend with My Opponents" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/35-19.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/35-19.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/35.htm">Chapter 35</a> > Verse 19</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad19.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/35-18.htm" title="Psalm 35:18">◄</a> Psalm 35:19 <a href="/psalms/35-20.htm" title="Psalm 35:20">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not let those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; do not let those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let not those rejoice over me who are wrongfully my foes, and let not those wink the eye who hate me without cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: <i>neither</i> let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let them not rejoice over me who are wrongfully my enemies; Nor let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who are wrongfully my enemies rejoice over me; Nor let those who hate me for no reason wink maliciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not let those who are wrongfully my enemies rejoice over me; Nor let those who hate me without cause wink maliciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not let those who are wrongfully my enemies rejoice over me; Neither let those who hate me without cause wink maliciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let those who are wrongfully my enemies not be glad over me; Nor let those who hate me without cause wink maliciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who are wrongfully my enemies rejoice over me; Nor let those who hate me without cause wink their eye [maliciously].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me; do not let those who hate me without cause wink at me maliciously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me; do not let those who hate me without cause look at me maliciously. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't let my brutal enemies be glad because of me. They hate me for no reason. Don't let them wink behind my back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not let my treacherous enemies gloat over me. Do not let those who hate me for no reason wink [at me].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't let my enemies, those liars, gloat over my defeat. Don't let those who hate me for no reason smirk with delight over my sorrow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let my deceitful enemies gloat over me, nor let those who hate me without justification mock me with their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; neither let those who hate me without a cause and wink their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t let those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; neither let those who hate me without a cause wink their eyes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let my enemies rejoice over me [with] falsehood, "" Those hating me without cause wink the eye.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine enemies rejoice not over me with falsehood, Those hating me without cause wink the eye.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Mine enemies shall not rejoice over me for falsehood: they hating me gratuitously shall pinch the eye.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me : who have hated me without cause, and wink with the eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 34:19>May those who are my unjust adversaries not be glad over me: those who have hated me without cause, and who nod agreement with their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not let lying foes rejoice over me, my undeserved enemies wink knowingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let my treacherous enemies rejoice over me, or those who hate me without cause wink the eye.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let mine enemies not rejoice over me, nor the mockers who hate me for no reason; they wink with their eyes but they do not salute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For my enemies will not rejoice over me, nor the liars who hate me without cause, who wink with their eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let not them that are wrongfully mine enemies rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let not them that are mine enemies without a cause rejoice against me; who hate me for nothing, and wink with their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/35-19.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=3919" 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">18</span>Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Let not</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·mə·ḥū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">gloat</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">over me</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">without cause,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śō·nə·’ay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">nor those who hate me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2600.htm" title="2600: ḥin·nām (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Out of favor. From chen; gratis, i.e. Devoid of cost, reason or advantage.">without reason</a> <a href="/hebrew/7169.htm" title="7169: yiq·rə·ṣū- (Adv) -- To nip, pinch. A primitive root; to pinch, i.e. to bite the lips, blink the eyes, or to squeeze off.">wink in malice.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ā·yin (N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful schemes against those who live quietly in the land.…<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="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a></span><br />But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-7.htm">John 7:7</a></span><br />The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-14.htm">John 17:14</a></span><br />I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a></span><br />So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a></span><br />You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a></span><br />If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17-18</a></span><br />Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, / or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-52.htm">Lamentations 3:52</a></span><br />Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.</p><p class="hdg">Let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Psalm 35:15</a></b></br> But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: <i>yea</i>, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew <i>it</i> not; they did tear <i>me</i>, and ceased not:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-4.htm">Psalm 13:4</a></b></br> Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; <i>and</i> those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2</a></b></br> O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.</p><p class="hdg">wrongfully [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Psalm 38:19</a></b></br> But mine enemies <i>are</i> lively, <i>and</i> they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.</p><p class="hdg">wink</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-12.htm">Job 15:12</a></b></br> Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Proverbs 6:13</a></b></br> He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10</a></b></br> He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.</p><p class="hdg">that hate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></b></br> They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, <i>being</i> mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored <i>that</i> which I took not away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3</a></b></br> They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Psalm 119:161</a></b></br> SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/35-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/22-17.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Maliciously</a> <a href="/job/41-25.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/2-4.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/job/15-12.htm">Wink</a> <a href="/job/21-27.htm">Wrongfully</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/35-24.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/35-24.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/36-2.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/41-7.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Maliciously</a> <a href="/psalms/38-8.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/psalms/35-24.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/59-8.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/job/15-12.htm">Wink</a> <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Wrongfully</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>Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine justice against unjust persecution. In the biblical context, David often faced adversaries who sought his downfall without legitimate reason. The concept of enemies gloating "without cause" is echoed in other Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a>) and highlights the theme of innocent suffering. Historically, David's life was marked by such experiences, notably during King Saul's pursuit. Theologically, this plea can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's own unjust suffering, as He was persecuted without cause (<a href="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a>). The call for God to prevent enemies from gloating underscores a reliance on divine vindication rather than personal vengeance.<p><b>nor those who hate me without reason</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the baseless nature of the hatred faced by the psalmist. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, personal enmity often arose from jealousy or political rivalry, as seen in David's life. The phrase "without reason" suggests an irrational or unjustified animosity, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms. This mirrors the experience of Jesus, who was hated by many despite His sinless life and ministry (<a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-25</a>). The connection to Christ is significant, as it highlights the fulfillment of the righteous sufferer motif in the New Testament.<p><b>wink in malice</b><br>The act of winking in this context is symbolic of deceit and malicious intent. In ancient Near Eastern culture, non-verbal gestures like winking could convey secretive or conspiratorial communication. This phrase suggests a covert plotting against the psalmist, reflecting a deeper level of treachery. Biblically, such behavior is condemned as it represents a heart that devises wicked schemes (<a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a>). Theologically, this can be seen as a type of the betrayal Jesus faced, where outward appearances masked inner hostility, as exemplified by Judas Iscariot's betrayal (<a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a>). The plea against such malice underscores the psalmist's desire for God to expose and thwart hidden evil.<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 divine 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 King of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The adversaries David refers to are those who oppose him unjustly. They are characterized by their malicious intent and baseless hatred.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and protector whom David appeals to for justice and vindication against his enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_unjust_persecution.htm">Understanding Unjust Persecution</a></b><br>Recognize that believers may face opposition without cause, as David did. This is a common experience for those who follow God faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_malice.htm">Responding to Malice</a></b><br>Instead of retaliating, seek God's intervention and justice. Trust in His timing and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_adversity.htm">The Role of Prayer in Adversity</a></b><br>Use prayer as a means to express your struggles and seek God's help, just as David did in this Psalm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_example_of_endurance.htm">Christ's Example of Endurance</a></b><br>Reflect on how Jesus endured hatred without cause and follow His example of patience and forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God's Justice</a></b><br>Have confidence that God sees all and will ultimately vindicate His people, even when human justice fails.<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/bible's_view_on_blessing_vs._cursing.htm">Does winking lead to problems?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_winking_lead_to_problems.htm">Does winking lead to problems?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_angels_driving_enemies_away.htm">Psalm 35:5-6 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the idea of an angel physically driving enemies away like chaff?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_129_5_align_with_loving_enemies.htm">How does Psalm 129's wish for adversaries to be shamed (Psalm 129:5) fit with New Testament teachings that urge believers to love and forgive their enemies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Wink.</span>--<a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm" title="He winks with his eyes, he speaks with his feet, he teaches with his fingers;">Proverbs 6:13</a>; <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm" title="He that winks with the eye causes sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.">Proverbs 10:10</a>; a common gesture of agreement among confederates.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 19-28.</span> - The main element of this, the third section of the psalm, is prayer. Complaint finds a voice in vers. 20, 21, and thanksgiving in ver. 28; but with these exceptions, the strophe is one long strain of prayer. The prayer is, first, negative: "Let not mine enemies rejoice" (ver. 19); "Keep not silence" (ver. 22); "Be <span class="accented">not</span> far from me" (ver. 22). But after this it becomes mainly positive: "Stir up thyself, and awake to judgment" (ver. 23); "Judge me, O Lord" (ver. 24); "Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion that rejoice at my hurt" (ver. 26); "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause" (ver. 27); "Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in my prosperity" (ver. 27). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Psalm 38:19</a>, where David says that those who "hated him wrongfully" were "multiplied"). David feels that no one had any reason to hate him, since he had always sought the good of all with whom he came into contact (see ver. 12). <span class="cmt_word">Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> let them not have cause to wink to each other in self-congratulation on their having triumphed over me completely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/35-19.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">Let 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">my enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gloat over me</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמְחוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·mə·ḥū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without cause,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(še·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deception, disappointment, falsehood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or those who hate me</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׂנְאַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(śō·nə·’ay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without reason</span><br /><span class="heb">חִ֝נָּ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥin·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2600.htm">Strong's 2600: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gratis, devoid of cost, reason, advantage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wink in malice.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקְרְצוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·rə·ṣū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7169.htm">Strong's 7169: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pinch, to bite the lips, blink the eyes, to squeeze off</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 35:19 Don't let those who are my enemies (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/35-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 35:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/35-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 35:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:20" /></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>