Psalm 35:26-28
New English Translation
26 May those who rejoice in my troubles be totally embarrassed and ashamed.[a]
May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation.[b]
27 May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice.
May they continually say,[c] “May the Lord be praised,[d] for he wants his servant to be secure.”[e]
28 Then I will tell others about your justice,[f]
and praise you all day long.[g]
Footnotes
- Psalm 35:26 tn Heb “may they be embarrassed and ashamed together, the ones who rejoice over my harm.”
- Psalm 35:26 tn Heb “may they be clothed with shame and humiliation, the ones who magnify [themselves] against me.” The prefixed verbal forms in v. 26 are understood as jussives (see vv. 24b-25, where the negative particle אַל (ʾal) appears before the prefixed verbal forms, indicating they are jussives). The psalmist is calling down judgment on his enemies.
- Psalm 35:27 tn The prefixed verbal forms in v. 27a are understood as jussives (see vv. 24b-26).
- Psalm 35:27 tn The prefixed verbal form is taken as a jussive, “may the Lord be magnified [in praise].” Another option is to take the verb as an imperfect, “the Lord is great.”
- Psalm 35:27 tn Heb “the one who desires the peace of his servant.”
- Psalm 35:28 tn Heb “and my tongue will proclaim your justice.”
- Psalm 35:28 tn Heb “all the day your praise.” The verb “proclaim” is understood by ellipsis in the second line (see the previous line).
Psalm 35:26-28
New International Version
26 May all who gloat(A) over my distress(B)
be put to shame(C) and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me(D)
be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication(E)
shout for joy(F) and gladness;
may they always say, “The Lord be exalted,
who delights(G) in the well-being of his servant.”(H)
Psalm 35:26-28
New King James Version
26 Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion
Who rejoice at my hurt;
Let them be (A)clothed with shame and dishonor
Who exalt themselves against me.
27 (B)Let them shout for joy and be glad,
Who favor my righteous cause;
And let them say continually,
“Let the Lord be magnified,
Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
28 And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness
And of Your praise all the day long.
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