Psalm 109:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, do not be silent!

Latin

In finem. Psalmus David.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent.

Notes

Psalms 109:1

The psalmist finds no evidence that God cares (see Psalm 28:1).

Psalms 109:1–31

The psalmist starts this lament by accusing his accusers of repaying good with evil (Psalm 109:1–5). At the end of the psalm, he prays to the Lord, seeking protection (Psalm 109:21–25) and vengeance (109:26–31).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering

Related verses

Psalm 83:1
A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
Psalm 28:1
Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit.
Deuteronomy 10:21
He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen.
Psalm 35:22–23
O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
Isaiah 42:14
“I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.
Psalm 118:28
You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Curse, Cursed Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Psalms Eleven at This Period of his Life Psalms: Afflictions

Psalm 109:1

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