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They are plotting together to kill me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/71.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For my enemies speak concerning me; those who watch for my life consult together<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/71.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/71.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/71.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me; And those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/71.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/71.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch my life have counseled together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/71.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; Those who watch for my life have consulted together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/71.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies talk about me, and those who spy on me plot together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/71.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies talk about me, and those who spy on me plot together, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/71.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For mine enemies speak concerning me; And they that watch for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/71.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My enemies are plotting because they want me dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/71.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For mine enemies speak concerning me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/71.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My enemies talk about me. They watch me as they plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/71.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My enemies want to kill me; they talk and plot against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/71.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For my enemies talk against me; those who seek to kill me plot together<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/71.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/71.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/71.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/71.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/71.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/71.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me, "" And those watching my soul have taken counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/71.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For mine enemies have spoken against me, And those watching my soul have taken counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/71.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For mine enemies said to me, and they watching my soul took counsel together,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/71.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies have spoken against me; and they that watched my soul have consulted together, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/71.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 70:10>For my enemies have spoken against me. And those who watched for my soul have taken counsel as one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/71.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me; they watch and plot against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/71.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For my enemies speak concerning me, and those who watch for my life consult together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/71.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lie in wait for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/71.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because my enemies speak against me and those who watched my soul counselled against me together.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/71.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For mine enemies speak concerning me, And they that watch for my soul take counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/71.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For mine enemies have spoken against me; and they that lay wait for my soul have taken counsel together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/71-10.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=8510" 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/71.htm">In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·šō·mə·rê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and those who lie in wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">for my life</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: nō·w·‘ă·ṣū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">conspire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly."></a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”…<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/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a></span><br />At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1</a></span><br />Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a></span><br />and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Luke 20:19</a></span><br />When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a></span><br />Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-13</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">2 Timothy 4:16</a></span><br />At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a></span><br />All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Psalm 109:4</a></span><br />In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For my enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,</p><p class="hdg">and they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Psalm 10:9</a></b></br> He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalm 56:6</a></b></br> They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11</a></b></br> If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:</p><p class="hdg">lay wait for [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32,33</a></b></br> The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11</a></b></br> Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a></b></br> For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, <i>say they</i>, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, <i>saying</i>, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.</p><p class="hdg">take</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Psalm 83:3</a></b></br> They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1</a></b></br> Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Banded</a> <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Conspire</a> <a href="/psalms/62-4.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-7.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/psalms/66-11.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/69-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/65-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Banded</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Conspire</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/94-6.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/71-24.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/74-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/80-14.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 71</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">and against the enemies of his soul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">He promises constancy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">He prays for perseverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully</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/71.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/71.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For my enemies speak against me</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's experience of being verbally attacked by adversaries. In the biblical context, enemies often sought to undermine the reputation and authority of God's anointed. This is reminiscent of the experiences of King David, who faced slander from figures like Saul and Absalom. The act of speaking against someone was a common tactic in ancient Near Eastern cultures to discredit and demoralize. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who faced false accusations and slander from religious leaders and others during His earthly ministry (<a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a>).<p><b>and those who lie in wait for my life conspire</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the active plotting and scheming of the psalmist's enemies. The imagery of lying in wait suggests a premeditated and malicious intent, akin to a predator stalking its prey. Historically, this reflects the political intrigue and betrayal that were common in the courts of ancient Israel and surrounding nations. The phrase "lie in wait" is used elsewhere in Scripture to describe the actions of those who seek to harm the innocent (<a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11</a>). This can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the conspiracy against Jesus, who was betrayed by Judas and plotted against by the Sanhedrin (<a href="/mark/14.htm">Mark 14:1-2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>These are individuals or groups who oppose the psalmist, seeking to harm or undermine him. In the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/71.htm">Psalm 71</a>, they represent those who are against the righteous and faithful followers of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is a faithful servant of God who is experiencing distress and persecution from his adversaries.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/conspiracy.htm">Conspiracy</a></b><br>This refers to the secretive and malicious plans devised by the enemies to harm the psalmist. It highlights the deceitful and cunning nature of those who oppose God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a></b><br>Believers should be aware that following God may lead to opposition and persecution from those who reject His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>Despite the presence of enemies, believers can trust in God's protection and deliverance, as He is a refuge for the righteous.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution.htm">Responding to Persecution</a></b><br>Christians are called to respond to persecution with faith and prayer, seeking God's guidance and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>In times of distress, turning to God in prayer is crucial. The psalmist's example encourages believers to pour out their hearts to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Remembering God's past faithfulness can provide comfort and assurance in the face of current trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_71.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 71</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_psalm_71_events.htm">Why is there little historical or archaeological evidence for the divine interventions described in Psalm 71?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_'strangers'_in_psalm_54_1-3.htm">In Psalm 54:1-3, where is the archaeological or historical evidence confirming that David's enemies were truly 'strangers' seeking his life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_fear_abandonment_in_old_age.htm">In Psalm 71:9, why does the psalmist fear abandonment in old age if God's presence is said to be constant elsewhere in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/71.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For mine enemies speak against me.</span> The psalmist's weakness encourages his enemies to make their attacks. They begin by <span class="accented">speaking</span> against him - calumniating him (<a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3, 4</a>), and shortly they will proceed to acts. <span class="cmt_word">And they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together</span>; or, "they that <span class="accented">watch</span> for my soul" (Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/71-10.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹיְבַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·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">speak against me,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמְר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common 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">and those who lie in wait</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šō·mə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for my life</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">conspire,</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹעֲצ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·‘ă·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 71:10 For my enemies talk about me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/71-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 71:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/71-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 71:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:11" /></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>