Psalms 6:10 - Exposition

Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed ; rather, all mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore vexed (Rosenmuller, Kay, and others). Shame will fall upon David's enemies when their plots have failed, and deep vexation when they find him restored to health ( Psalms 6:4 ) and in the full enjoyment of the Divine favour. Lot them return; rather, they shall return ; i.e. "retire … turn their backs," "take to flight." As Hengstenberg says, "David sees his enemies, who are gathered around him for the attack, all at once in alarm give way." And be ashamed suddenly. It is doubly shameful to have to fly when one has been the assailant.