Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Lest ... those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved - namely, from my faith and steadfastness of walk with God (Luke 22:31). David pleads that the honour of God would be compromised if the enemy should prevail, and God's servant become the exulting jest of the ungodly. An effectual plea with God (Deuteronomy 32:27).
Joyful confidence follows as the fruit of prayer, while he is still praying (Isaiah 65:24).