Psalm 109:27

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

Modern
Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.
Traditional
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, Lord, hast done it.
Literal
…that they may know that this is Your hand; You, O YHWH, have done it!
Latin
Et sciant quia manus tua hæc, et tu, Domine, fecisti eam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.

Notes

These verses form a prayer for God’s presence and for vindication. The psalmist wants everyone to see that he is vindicated by the Lord, not by any human agent.

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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Topics

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