Psalm 109:2

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

Modern
For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.
Traditional
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
Literal
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful, they have opened against me—they speak against me with a tongue of lies;
Latin
Deus, laudem meam ne tacueris, quia os peccatoris et os dolosi super me apertum est.

Original

Hebrew
English
For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.

Notes

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Being Falsely Accused Believing Lies Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Slander: Saints Exposed To