Psalm 35:4
4 Let them be confounded [buwsh] and put to shame [kalam]
that seek [baqash] after my soul [nephesh]: let them be turned [cuwg]
back ['achowr] and brought to confusion [chapher] that devise [chashab] my
hurt [ra`].
KJV-Interlinear
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Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be
turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me! ESV
There are two types of people
in this world. Those who are Christians,
and those who are not. And even among
Christians, not all are true to the faith and doctrine and principles of
Christ.
Of those who are
Christian and faithful to Gods mandates, then all of the promises of God,
apply, especially the promises of rewards and eternal blessings that are set
apart for mature believers.
Of those who are not
faithful, and that also includes all unbelievers, then the promises of God are not
applicable. Salvation is withheld from
those who reject it, and blessing are withheld from those who refuse to comply
with Gods will.
For everyone who does not
comply with Gods plan, then they have their own plan, which is simply to have
their own way regardless of God or truth. They in effect try to take that which
does not belong to them.
And since the rightful
owners of Gods blessings are those who are obedient, then all attempts to take
from them is a direct attack against God as well as the obedient.
This provides for a wide
range of enemies of God. From simple
gossips, to the more evil minded types of people. In every case, all are out to steal from and
to destroy Gods people.
And so we have a prayer
to God, that He will cause all of the plans and efforts of evil, in whatever
form, to fail.
This is an appropriate
prayer, if offered in truth, and not in revenge or rage or hate and such.
Your agenda must be
true. God does not honor false or evil
intended agendas.
God does not promote you
at the expense of others. God does block
the attempts of evil and protects the rights of the just.
God defines what is evil
or just, through doctrine.
