Psalms 38:12

They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

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Other Translations for Psalms 38:12

BSB
Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
AKJV
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
CPDV
And those who sought evil accusations against me were speaking emptiness. And they practiced deceitfulness all day long.
ERV
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
NHEB
They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.
SMT
My friends and my neighbors will stand from before my stroke, and my kindred stood from far off.

Commentary for Psalms 38:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 38:12
Summary
Enemies plotting harm through deception and treachery
Event
Enemies' plots against David
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament