Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. New Living Translation Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. English Standard Version Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. Berean Standard Bible Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. King James Bible Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. New King James Version Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. New American Standard Bible Do not turn me over to the desire of my enemies, For false witnesses have risen against me, And the violent witness. NASB 1995 Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. NASB 1977 Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. Legacy Standard Bible Do not give me over to the desire of my adversaries, For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. Amplified Bible Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, For false witnesses have come against me; They breathe out violence. Christian Standard Bible Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence. American Standard Version Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty. Contemporary English Version Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make violent threats, English Revised Version Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not surrender me to the will of my opponents. False witnesses have risen against me. They breathe out violence. Good News Translation Don't abandon me to my enemies, who attack me with lies and threats. International Standard Version Do not hand me over to the desires of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me; even the one who breathes out violence. NET Bible Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me. New Heart English Bible Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out violence. Webster's Bible Translation Deliver me not over to the will of my enemies: for false witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDo not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. World English Bible Don’t deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out cruelty. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not give me to the will of my adversaries, "" For false witnesses have risen against me, "" And they breathe out violence to me. Young's Literal Translation Give me not to the will of my adversaries, For risen against me have false witnesses, And they breathe out violence to me. Smith's Literal Translation Thou wilt not give me to the soul of him pressing me, for witnesses of falsehood rose up against me, and violence will blow. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDeliver me not over to the will of them that trouble me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me; and iniquity hath lied to itself. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Do not abandon me to the desire of my foes; malicious and lying witnesses have risen against me. New Revised Standard Version Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeliver me not over into the hands of my enemies; for false witnesses are risen up against me and have spoken cruelly. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And do not hand me over to my enemies, because false witnesses stood up against me and they have spoken evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries; For false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence. Brenton Septuagint Translation Deliver me not over to the desire of them that afflict me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me, and injustice has lied within herself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Salvation…11Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. 12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for FALSE witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. 13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.… Cross References Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. John 15:18-20 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Matthew 10:17-18 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. Luke 21:12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. Acts 6:11-13 Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. Acts 24:5-9 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ... 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. Romans 8:31-33 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Deuteronomy 19:16-19 If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. / The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, ... 1 Samuel 24:9 and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? Treasury of Scripture Deliver me not over to the will of my enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I will Psalm 31:8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room. Psalm 35:25 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up. Psalm 38:16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. FALSE Psalm 35:11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not. Exodus 20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 1 Samuel 22:9,10 Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub… breathe Psalm 25:19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Acts 26:11 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. Jump to Previous Adversaries Breathe Breathing Cruelty Deliver Desire Destruction Enemies Foes Hands Rise Risen Turn Violence WitnessesJump to Next Adversaries Breathe Breathing Cruelty Deliver Desire Destruction Enemies Foes Hands Rise Risen Turn Violence WitnessesPsalm 27 1. David sustains his faith by prayerDo not hand me over to the will of my foes This plea reflects a deep trust in God's protection and sovereignty. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, often faced adversaries, both external and internal. The phrase echoes the biblical theme of God as a refuge and deliverer, seen in other Psalms (e.g., Psalm 18:2). Historically, David's life was marked by numerous conflicts, including those with King Saul and his own son Absalom. The request not to be handed over suggests a reliance on divine justice rather than human intervention. This can be connected to Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He submits to God's will despite the impending betrayal and crucifixion (Matthew 26:39). for false witnesses rise up against me breathing out violence Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 27, traditionally believed to be King David, who often faced adversaries and false accusations throughout his life. 2. Foes/Enemies The adversaries of David, who sought to harm him and falsely accused him. 3. False Witnesses Individuals who rise against David with deceitful testimonies, intending to cause him harm. 4. Violence The aggressive and harmful intentions of David's enemies, which he seeks protection from. 5. God The divine protector whom David appeals to for deliverance from his adversaries. Teaching Points Trust in God's ProtectionDavid's plea demonstrates a deep trust in God as his protector against false accusations and violence. Believers are encouraged to rely on God for deliverance in times of unjust persecution. The Reality of False Accusations Just as David faced false witnesses, Christians today may encounter similar challenges. It's important to respond with integrity and faith, trusting in God's justice. Prayer as a Response to Adversity David's prayerful approach to his troubles serves as a model for believers to bring their concerns to God, seeking His guidance and intervention. The Power of Truth In a world where falsehood can cause harm, Christians are called to uphold truth and righteousness, trusting that God will ultimately vindicate them. Endurance in Trials The psalm encourages believers to endure trials with patience and faith, knowing that God sees their struggles and will act in His perfect timing. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 27If Psalm 140 is attributed to David, is there concrete evidence supporting his authorship, or could it be someone else? Psalm 7:14-16 suggests evildoers fall prey to their own schemes; is this a literal reality or a moral notion unsupported by empirical evidence? In Acts 27:22-26, do Paul's assurances of safety contradict typical maritime fatalities in storms of that era? Psalm 4:4: Is it realistically possible to experience anger without sin according to modern psychology, and how does this align with biblical teachings elsewhere?(12) By slightly changing a letter, we avoid the awkward ellipse in Psalm 27:13, and get "Such as breathe out cruelty against me, So that I did not believe to see," &c Verse 12. - Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies; literally, the soul of mine enimies; i.e. their desire (see Psalm 35:25; Psalm 41:2), which was no doubt to capture him, and. bring him a prisoner to Jerusalem. For false witnesses are risen up against me. The party which attached itself to Absalom accused David of cruelty to the house of Saul (2 Samuel 16:8), and probably of other crimes and misdemeanours. Absalom himself accused him of a failure in his kingly duties (2 Samuel 15:8). And such as breathe out cruelty; or, violence. To "breathe out" violence, threats, slaughter, malice, etc., is a common metaphor in many languages (Acts 9:1; Aristoph., 'Eq.,' 1. 437; Her, 'Od.,' 4. 13, 1. 19, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not hand me over תִּ֭תְּנֵנִי (tit·tə·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to the will בְּנֶ֣פֶשׁ (bə·ne·p̄eš) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of my foes, צָרָ֑י (ṣā·rāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction FALSE שֶׁ֝֗קֶר (qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood witnesses עֵֽדֵי־ (‘ê·ḏê·še-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince rise up קָֽמוּ־ (qā·mū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand against me, בִ֥י (ḇî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew breathing out וִיפֵ֥חַ (wî·p̄ê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 3307: Breathing or puffing out violence. חָמָֽס׃ (ḥā·mās) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain Links Psalm 27:12 NIVPsalm 27:12 NLT Psalm 27:12 ESV Psalm 27:12 NASB Psalm 27:12 KJV Psalm 27:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 27:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 27:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 27:12 French Bible Psalm 27:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 27:12 Don't deliver me over to the desire (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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