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Psalm 109

Psalm 109:19

The Song of the Slandered · Psalm 109:1–31
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Translations

Modern
May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.
Traditional
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Literal
May it be for him like the garment wrapped about him, and continually as a belt he girds on.
Latin
Fiat ei sicut vestimentum quo operitur, et sicut zona qua semper præcingitur.

Original

Hebrew
English
May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around 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

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Imprecatory Wicked (People): Punishment of