My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
Parallel translations
- WEB My eye has also seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the wicked enemies who rise up against me.
- KJV Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
- BSB My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
- NKJV My eye also has seen my desire on my enemies; My ears hear my desire on the wicked Who rise up against me.
- NASB And my eye has looked at my enemies, My ears hear of the evildoers who rise up against me.
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Quick answer
The psalmist sees and hears the downfall of his enemies. God vindicates His people against those who oppose them.
Overview
Rather than gloating, the verse expresses confidence that God deals justly with the wicked who rise up. The righteous can rest, knowing vindication belongs to the LORD. This trust in God's justice frees believers from vengeance, a posture fulfilled in Christ who entrusted Himself to the righteous Judge (Romans 12:19; 1 Peter 2:23).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 54:7For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.
- Ps 91:8You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.
- Ps 112:8His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
- Ps 59:10My God will go before me with his loving kindness. God will let me look at my enemies in triumph.
- Ps 37:34Wait for Yahweh, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
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