Psalms 35:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist prays that his enemies not achieve their desires or believe they have destroyed him.
The Context of Psalms 35:25
The psalmist prays that his enemies neither achieve nor believe in their victory.
What Does Psalms 35:25 Mean?
To say 'so would we have it' means the enemies get what they want—the removal of the psalmist. To be 'swallowed up' is to be completely consumed, destroyed, erased. The psalmist prays these outcomes won't occur and that the enemies won't even think they have.
The prayer protects both the psalmist's actual fate and his reputation. Even if the enemies can't succeed materially, if they believe they have succeeded, they will spread their lies. The psalmist asks God to deny them both victory and the false satisfaction of thinking they've won.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 35:25
What does Psalms 35:25 mean?
The psalmist prays that his enemies not achieve their desires or believe they have destroyed him.
What is the context of Psalms 35:25?
The psalmist prays that his enemies neither achieve nor believe in their victory.