Unto the wicked man, O Lord, his wishes do not grant; Nor further thou his ill device, lest they themselves should vaunt.
Psalm 27:12 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Give me not to mine en'mies' will; for witnesses that lie Against me risen are, and such as breathe out cruelty. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: For false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence. American Standard Version (1901) Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty. Common English Bible Don’t give me over to the desires of my enemies, because false witnesses and violent accusers have taken their stand against me. |
Unto the wicked man, O Lord, his wishes do not grant; Nor further thou his ill device, lest they themselves should vaunt.
Consider thou my foes, because they many are; And it a cruel hatred is which they against me bear.
And thou hast not inclosed me within the en'my's hand; And by thee have my feet been made in a large room to stand.
Nor let them say within their hearts, Ah, we would have it thus; Nor suffer them to say, that he is swallow'd up by us.
For I said, Hear me, lest they should rejoice o'er me with pride; And o'er me magnify themselves, when as my foot doth slide.
By this I know that certainly I favour'd am by thee; Because my hateful enemy triumphs not over me.
God will him keep, yea, save alive; on earth he bless'd shall live; And to his enemies' desire thou wilt him not up give.