Psalms 7:5

Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.

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Other Translations for Psalms 7:5

BSB
then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah
AKJV
Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yes, let him tread down my life on the earth, and lay my honor in the dust. Selah.
CPDV
let the enemy pursue my soul, and take hold of it, and trample my life into the earth, and drag down my glory into the dust.
ERV
Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yea, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah
NHEB
let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah.
SMT
The enemy will pursue my soul, and overtake; and he will tread down my life to the earth, and he will cause mine honor to dwell upon the dust Silence.

Commentary for Psalms 7:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 7:5
Summary
David accepts utter defeat if he deserves it
Place
Earth
Event
David accepts potential ruin
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer