Psalm 109:17

Translations

Modern

The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.

Traditional

As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

Literal

And he loved cursing, and let it come to him; and he did not delight in blessing, and let it be far from him!

Latin

…et persecutus est hominem inopem et mendicum, et compunctum corde, mortificare.

Original

Hebrew

English

The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.

Notes

Psalms 109:6–19

The NLT translates these verses as the words of the psalmist’s accusers; Hebrew lacks They say, which makes it unclear who is speaking.

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 Prayers for Vengeance Psalms of Suffering

Related verses

Matthew 7:2
For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
Psalm 52:4–5
You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue.
Psalm 59:12–13
By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.
Ezekiel 35:6
…therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will give you over to bloodshed and it will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, it will pursue you.
2 Thessalonians 2:10–11
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
Revelation 16:6
For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Imprecatory Profane Swearing: Punishment For Profane Swearing: The Wicked: Love Wicked (People): Punishment of

Psalm 109:17

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