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Aha!&#8221 turn back because of their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/70.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/70.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them turn back because of their shame who say, “Aha, Aha!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/70.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/70.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/70.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, “Aha, aha!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/70.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who say, “Aha, aha!” be turned back Because of their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/70.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let those be turned back because of their shame Who say, &#8220Aha, aha!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/70.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let those be turned back because of their shame Who say, “Aha, aha!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/70.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let those turn back because of their shame Who say, “Aha, aha!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/70.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let them be turned back because of their shame <i>and</i> disgrace Who say, “Aha, aha!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/70.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who say, “Aha, aha! ” retreat because of their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/70.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who say, &#8220Aha, aha!&#8221 retreat because of their shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/70.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/70.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Embarrass and shame those who say, "We told you so!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/70.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let them be turned back by reason of their shame that say, Aha, Aha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/70.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let those who say, "Aha! Aha!" be turned back because of their own shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/70.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May those who make fun of me be dismayed by their defeat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/70.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May those who say "Aha! Aha!" be turned back because of their shameful deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/70.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who say, ?Aha, aha!? retreat because of their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/70.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May those who say, "Aha! Aha!" be driven back and disgraced! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/70.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let them be turned back because of their shame who say to me, "Aha. Aha."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/70.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/70.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let them be turned because of their shame who say, “Aha! Aha!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/70.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them turn back because of their shame, "" Who are saying, “Aha, aha.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/70.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Let them turn back because of their shame, Who are saying, 'Aha, aha.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/70.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They shall be turned back for a reward of their shame, saying, Aha! Aha.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/70.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils to me: Let them be presently turned away blushing for shame that say to me: 'T is well, 't is well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/70.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 69:4>May those who wish evils upon me be turned back and blush with shame. May they be turned away immediately, blushing with shame, who say to me: “Well, well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/70.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let those who say “Aha!” turn back in their shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/70.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/70.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let them be confounded by their recurring shame that say to me, Aha, aha!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/70.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They will be ashamed in the repetition of their disgrace who say against me, "Aha, aha!"<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/70.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say: 'Aha, aha.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/70.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let them that say to me, Aha, aha, be turned back and put to shame immediately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/70-3.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=8416" 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/70.htm">Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: hā·’ō·mə·rîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">May those who say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1889.htm" title="1889: he·’āḥ (Interjection) -- Aha! From he' and 'ach; aha!">“Aha,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1889.htm" title="1889: he·’āḥ (Interjection) -- Aha! From he' and 'ach; aha!">aha!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šū·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">retreat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/6118.htm" title="6118: ‘ê·qeḇ (Conj) -- From aqab in the sense of aqeb; a heel, i.e. the last of anything; also result, i.e. Compensation; and so on account of."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1322.htm" title="1322: bā·šə·tām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Shame, shameful thing. From buwsh; shame; by implication an idol.">their shame.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”…<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/35-4.htm">Psalm 35:4</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Psalm 40:14</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Psalm 71:13</a></span><br />May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a></span><br />May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-17.htm">Psalm 83:17</a></span><br />May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11</a></span><br />Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-22.htm">Job 8:22</a></span><br />Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-18.htm">Jeremiah 17:18</a></span><br />Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64-66</a></span><br />You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. / Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them! / You will pursue them in anger and exterminate them from under Your heavens, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/35-15.htm">Ezekiel 35:15</a></span><br />As you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, so will I do to you. You will become a desolation, O Mount Seir, and so will all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35-39</a></span><br />The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.</p><p class="hdg">back</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Psalm 40:15</a></b></br> Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18</a></b></br> Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.</p><p class="hdg">Aha, aha.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Psalm 35:21,25</a></b></br> Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, <i>and</i> said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen <i>it</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17,18</a></b></br> Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/25-3.htm">Ezekiel 25:3</a></b></br> And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Aha</a> <a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Appalled</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/69-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/44-16.htm">Aha</a> <a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Appalled</a> <a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/psalms/89-32.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 70</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">David solicits God to the speedy destruction of the wicked, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/70-4.htm">and preservation of the godly</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/70.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/70.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May those who say, “Aha, aha!”</b><br>This phrase captures the mocking and derisive attitude of David's enemies. In biblical times, expressions like "Aha, aha!" were used to convey scorn and triumph over someone else's misfortune. This taunt is also seen in <a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Psalm 40:15</a>, indicating a recurring theme of adversaries seeking to humiliate the righteous. The repetition of "Aha" emphasizes the intensity of their mockery. In the broader biblical narrative, such mockery is often directed at God's people, reflecting the spiritual battle between righteousness and wickedness. This phrase can also be seen as a type of the mockery Jesus faced during His crucifixion, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a>, where onlookers derided Him.<p><b>retreat because of their shame.</b><br>The call for the enemies to retreat signifies a desire for their plans to fail and for them to experience the disgrace they intended for the psalmist. In the ancient Near Eastern context, retreating in battle was a sign of defeat and dishonor. Shame, in biblical terms, often implies a recognition of wrongdoing and the resulting humiliation. This plea for divine justice aligns with the broader biblical theme of God vindicating the righteous and humbling the proud, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a> and <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>. The concept of shame also connects to the eschatological hope that all who oppose God will ultimately be put to shame, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/70.htm">Psalm 70</a>, David is expressing a plea for God's deliverance from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>The individuals who seek to harm David and take pleasure in his distress, often characterized by their mocking and scornful attitude.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, Jerusalem is often the backdrop for David's psalms, representing the center of worship and God's presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate deliverer and protector whom David calls upon for help and vindication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist's_community.htm">The Psalmist's Community</a></b><br>The broader community of believers who would have used this psalm in worship, identifying with David's plea for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words can wound deeply, and the mocking "Aha, aha!" reflects the destructive power of scorn. Believers should be mindful of their speech, using words to build up rather than tear down.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_defender.htm">God as Defender</a></b><br>David's plea for his enemies to retreat in shame underscores the belief that God is the ultimate defender of the righteous. Trust in God's justice is paramount.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_mockery.htm">Responding to Mockery</a></b><br>When faced with ridicule, believers are encouraged to respond with grace and leave vindication to God, reflecting Christ-like behavior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/shame_and_repentance.htm">Shame and Repentance</a></b><br>The shame of the enemies can lead to repentance. Believers should pray for their adversaries, hoping for their transformation rather than their downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The psalmist's cry is not just personal but communal. Believers should support one another in prayer and encouragement, especially when facing opposition.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/70.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame</span>. <a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Psalm 40:15</a> has, "Let them be desolate," but this difference seems to arise from a corruption. <span class="cmt_word">That say, Aha, aha!</span> <a href="/psalms/40-15.htm">Psalm 40:15</a> has, "that say to me, Aha, aha!" which is better. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/70-3.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">May those who say,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֝אֹמְרִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·mə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Aha,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶ֘אָ֥ח ׀</span> <span class="translit">(he·’āḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1889.htm">Strong's 1889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aha!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">aha!”</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶאָֽח׃</span> <span class="translit">(he·’āḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1889.htm">Strong's 1889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aha!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">retreat</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭שׁוּבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šū·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their shame.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּשְׁתָּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bā·šə·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1322.htm">Strong's 1322: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shame, shameful thing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/70-3.htm">Psalm 70:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/70-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 70:3 Let them be turned because of their (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/70-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 70:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 70:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/70-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 70:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 70:4" /></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>