Psalm 109:21

Translations

Modern

But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.

Traditional

But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

Literal

But You, O YHWH my Lord, may you act with me for the sake of Your name; because of the goodness of Your loving devotion, deliver me!

Latin

Et tu, Domine, Domine, fac mecum propter nomen tuum, quia suavis est misericordia tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.

Notes

Psalms 109:21

The Lord's reputation is important. If the wicked win, people might think the Lord is also wicked and be tempted to act wickedly (Psalm 1:1).

Psalms 109:21–25

Feeling vulnerable and miserable, the psalmist asks his Lord for help. The accusations have crushed his spirit and drained his physical strength.

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

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Psalm 109:21

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