Cross References

Psalm 27:2

New English Translation

When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

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Why do you pursue me like God does? Will you never be satiated with my flesh?

if the members of my household have never said, ‘If only there were someone who has not been satisfied from Job’s meat!’ –

They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.

Yes, wild dogs surround me – a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.

Rise up, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.

When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you.

Many will stumble over the stone and the rock, and will fall and be seriously injured, and will be ensnared and captured.”