Psalms 71:10

For mine enemies speak against, me,.... Or "say unto me" (y) what is expressed in the following verse, "God hath forsaken him"; and so these words are a reason of the above petitions: or "mine enemies…

For mine enemies speak against me - That is, they said substantially, as it is stated in Psa 71:11, that God had forsaken him, and that therefore, they would arise and punish him, or treat him as an…

Two things in general David here prays for - that he might not be confounded and that his enemies and persecutors might be confounded.

I. He prays that he might never be made ashamed of his dependence…

against me R.V. concerning me. Cp. Psa 3:2; Psa 41:5. What they say follows in Psa 71:71.

they that lay wait for my soul Or, they that watch for my life.