2-23-06 Psalms 40:14

Psalms 40:14 (KJ21)
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

Psalms 40:14 (NAS)
Let those be ashamed and humiliated together Who seek my life to destroy it; Let those be turned back and dishonored Who delight in my hurt.

Psalms 40:14 (NIVUS)
May all who seek to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

Psalms 40:14 (NLT)
May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.

Are you the type of person who wants everyone to like you? Do you want to be popular and always the center of attention? Maybe you are just the opposite and would like everyone to leave you alone. Whatever the case may be, you are always being watched. Adonai, the Most High God, watches over you to you good, but you also have an adversary whose chief aim is to kill, steal from, and destroy you.

Although you should be aware of the enemy's tactics to scrape you off the face of the earth, you do not need to live in dread of his ruinous maneuvers. The Lord your God will drive him back; Satan will flinch and retreat in fear. He will be the one lacking, while you will have increase and abundance. He will be disappointed and ashamed. The wounds he intended for you will be inflicted on him, for the Lord will taunt and insult him. Even though the devil desires to do you evil and to cause you misery, he will become confused and confounded.

Your soul and life belong to Jehovah. He will fight for and vindicate you. Trust Him to deliver you!