Psalms 70:2

The whole verse is a repetition, with variations, of Psalms 35:4; Psalms 35:26 (cp. Psalms 38:12); and Psalms 35:3 recall Psalms 35:21; Psalms 35:25; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 35:10, of the same Psalm.

that seek after my soul Or, that seek my life. The text of Psalms 40:13 is fuller, -Let them be … confounded together… my life to destroy it."

let them be turned backward&c. Render with R.V.,

Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonour

That delight In my hurt.

With the last line contrast Psalms 35:27.