Psalms 35:26

Portuguese A21 (Biblia Almeida Século 21)

Sejam envergonhados e, juntos, cobertos de vexame os que se alegram com a minha desgraça; cubram-se de vergonha e de confusão os que me menosprezam.

O que isso significa?

In this verse, the psalmist is asking for God to bring shame upon those who rejoice at his misfortune. The key message is about the consequences faced by those who take pleasure in another's pain.

Explicado para crianças

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and some of them are happy when you fall and hurt your knee. This verse is like asking for those friends to feel bad and embarrassed for being happy when you got hurt.

Contexto histórico

This verse is from Psalms, written by David, a king and poet in ancient Israel. It reflects a time when enemies could take pleasure in someone's pain, and David is asking God to bring justice.

Aplicação para hoje

Imagine a colleague who is happy when you fail at work. This verse encourages us to pray for God's justice and to not take pleasure in others' misfortunes, but instead to show compassion and forgiveness.

Temas

• justice
• prayer
• emotions
• enemies
• vengeance
• forgiveness

Versículos relacionados

• Proverbs 24:17
• Romans 12:19
• Psalms 70:2
• Psalms 79:12
• Jeremiah 18:23

Perguntas frequentes

What does it mean to be 'clothed with shame and dishonour'?

It means to be completely covered in shame and dishonor, like wearing clothes that show how wrong their actions were.

Is asking for others to be ashamed considered a form of revenge?

While it can seem like revenge, the psalmist is actually calling for justice, trusting God to handle the situation appropriately.

How can this verse guide us in our relationships with others?

This verse reminds us to not take pleasure in others' misfortune and to seek justice through God rather than our own means.

What can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

Although the verse asks for justice, it also teaches us to avoid seeking revenge ourselves and to leave judgment to God.