Psalm 27:12

Translations

Modern

Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Traditional

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

Literal

Do not give me up to the desires of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.

Latin

Ne tradideris me in animas tribulantium me, quoniam insurrexerunt in me testes iniqui, et mentita est iniquitas sibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Notes

Psalms 27:7–12

The psalmist asks for the Lord's mercy, presence, and guidance. For the psalmist, God is the greatest good, while enemies and other situations are less important.

Psalms 27:1–14

This psalm combines two types—a psalm of confidence (Psalm 27:1–6) and an individual lament (27:7–14)—united by the theme of longing for the Lord's presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord, making his own circumstances less important. The psalmist shows strong faith by being open to the Lord's guidance, timing, and priorities.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 31:8
You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.
Matthew 26:59–60
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
Psalm 35:11
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.
Psalm 41:11
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Acts 6:11–13
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”
Psalm 35:25
Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”
Acts 9:1
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest
Psalm 140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
Exodus 20:16
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
1 Samuel 22:9–10
But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob.
Psalm 38:16
For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”
1 Samuel 26:19
Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of Witness

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: Devoutness of False Teachers: False Witness

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