Psalms 40:14 meaning and explanation

May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Psalms 40:14, Berean Standard Bible

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David is speaking, surrounded by troubles he has just described as more numerous than the hairs of his head. In this verse he asks God to act against those who want him dead, that they be ashamed, confounded, repelled and humiliated.

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