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Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O LORD, my God, according to your righteousness, and let them not rejoice over me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Judge me, LORD my God, according to Your righteousness, And do not let them rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness, And do not let them rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Thy righteousness; And do not let them rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Judge me, O Yahweh my God, according to Your righteousness, And do not let them be glad over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness <i>and</i> justice; And do not let them rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me, LORD my God, in keeping with your righteousness, and do not let them rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me, LORD my God, in keeping with Your righteousness, and do not let them rejoice over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Judge me, O Jehovah my God, according to thy righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and prove that I am right by your standards. Don't let them laugh at me <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Judge me by your righteousness, O LORD my God. Do not let them gloat over me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are righteous, O LORD, so declare me innocent; don't let my enemies gloat over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Judge me according to your righteousness, LORD my God! But do not let them gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me by your justice, O LORD my God! Do not let them gloat over me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your righteousness. Do not let them gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Vindicate me, Yahweh my God, according to your righteousness. Don’t let them gloat over me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Judge me according to Your righteousness, O YHWH my God, "" And they do not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Judge me according to Thy righteousness, O Jehovah my God, And they do not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Judge me according to thy justice, O Jehovah my God, and they shall not rejoice over me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Judge me, O Lord my God according to thy justice, and let them not rejoice over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 34:24>Judge me according to your justice, O Lord, my God, and do not let them be glad over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Defend me because you are just, LORD; my God, do not let them rejoice over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O LORD, my God, according to your righteousness, and do not let them rejoice over me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Judge me according to your righteousness, LORD JEHOVAH, lest they rejoice over me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Thy righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Judge me, O Lord, according to thy righteousness, O Lord my God; and let them not rejoice against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/35-24.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=3956" 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">23</span>Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord! <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šā·p̄ə·ṭê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To judge, govern. ">Vindicate me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ḵə·ṣiḏ·qə·ḵā (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">by Your righteousness,</a> <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/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">and do not let them</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> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”…<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="/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="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a></span><br />Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a></span><br />And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a></span><br />For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a></span><br />For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a></span><br />May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8</a></span><br />The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines 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="/job/27-6.htm">Job 27:6</a></span><br />I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a></span><br />Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Judge me, O LORD my God, according to your righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.</p><p class="hdg">Judge</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a></b></br> The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity <i>that is</i> in me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-20.htm">Psalm 18:20-24</a></b></br> The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; <i>therefore</i> I shall not slide.</p><p class="hdg">and let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a></b></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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-5.htm">Job 20:5</a></b></br> That the triumphing of the wicked <i>is</i> short, and the joy of the hypocrite <i>but</i> for a moment?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Vindicate</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Vindicate</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>Vindicate me by Your righteousness</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine justice, emphasizing God's perfect and unchanging nature. In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with God's covenant faithfulness (<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>). The psalmist seeks vindication not based on personal merit but on God's righteous character. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true justice and righteousness come from God alone (<a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24-25</a>). The request for vindication is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist often appeals to God's justice in the face of false accusations or persecution (<a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a>).<p><b>O LORD my God</b><br>The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies a personal relationship with God, invoking His covenant name given to Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>). This personal address underscores the psalmist's trust and reliance on God as his protector and judge. The phrase "my God" indicates a personal claim to the divine, reflecting a deep, personal faith and commitment. This personal relationship is central to the faith of Israel and is echoed throughout the Old Testament, where God is often referred to as the God of individuals like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13</a>).<p><b>and do not let them gloat over me</b><br>The psalmist requests protection from enemies who seek to triumph over him. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, public shame and gloating by enemies were significant concerns, as they could lead to social disgrace and loss of honor. This plea reflects the psalmist's desire for God to prevent his enemies from achieving victory or satisfaction at his expense. The theme of enemies gloating is also found in other Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2</a>, where the psalmist asks God to prevent his enemies from triumphing over him. This request for divine intervention highlights the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of His people, defending them against their adversaries.<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 seeking 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 appeals to Yahweh for justice and vindication.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversaries.htm">Adversaries</a></b><br>The unspecified enemies of David who are seeking his downfall. They represent those who oppose God's anointed and righteous ones.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a></b><br>A key theme in this verse, referring to God's moral perfection and justice. David appeals to God's righteousness as the basis for his vindication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/vindication.htm">Vindication</a></b><br>The act of being cleared of blame or suspicion. David seeks God's intervention to prove his innocence and uphold justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_righteousness.htm">Trust in God's Righteousness</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to rely on God's perfect justice rather than seeking personal revenge. Trusting in God's righteousness means believing that He will ultimately set things right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_vindication.htm">Prayer for Vindication</a></b><br>Like David, Christians can bring their grievances to God in prayer, asking Him to vindicate them according to His righteousness. This reflects a heart of dependence on God rather than self-reliance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_adversity.htm">Responding to Adversity</a></b><br>When faced with opposition, believers should respond with faith and patience, knowing that God sees their plight and will act in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_as_a_comfort.htm">God's Justice as a Comfort</a></b><br>The assurance of God's righteous judgment provides comfort to those who are wronged. It reminds believers that God is aware of their struggles and will act justly on their behalf.<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/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_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_12_5_with_ongoing_suffering.htm">How do we resolve the seeming conflict between Psalm 12:5, where God promises protection for the poor, and other biblical passages where the suffering of the righteous continues unabated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_137_9_align_with_a_loving_god.htm">How can Psalm 137:9 be reconciled with a just and loving God when it seems to celebrate cruelty against children?</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 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness</span>, Let thy law of righteousness be the rule by which I am judged, and my enemies also. Then the victory will remain with me; thou wilt not let them rejoice over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/35-24.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">Vindicate me</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁפְטֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(šā·p̄ə·ṭê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by Your righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְ֭צִדְקְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ṣiḏ·qə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</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">my God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and do not let them</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">gloat</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">over me.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/35-24.htm">Psalm 35:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/35-24.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 35:24 Vindicate me Yahweh my God according (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/35-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 35:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/35-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 35:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:25" /></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>