Psalm 70:3
ESV
Let them turn back because of their shame who say, "Aha, Aha!"
NIV
May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" turn back because of their shame.
NASB
May those who say, 'Aha, aha!' be turned back Because of their shame.
CSB
Let those who say, "Aha, aha!" retreat because of their shame.
NLT
Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, 'Aha! We’ve got him now!'
KJV
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
NKJV
Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, “Aha, aha!”
What does Psalm 70:3 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 70, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 70:1–3 closely resembles David's words in Psalm 40:13–15. This beginning is a prayer for God to rescue David and shame those who want to kill him. He asks God to thwart his enemies' plans and bring them disgrace for their evil acts and mockery.
David prays for a speedy deliverance from his enemies. He asks God to shame those who would hurt him and to frustrate their plans. David calls on the Lord to turn the mocking and hate of his enemies into their own disgrace. Even in that situation, David is confident in the Lord's salvation. Taking a position of humility, David pleads with God to hurry to him. He admits that his only hope comes from the Lord, who he once again asks to respond quickly.
