Translations
Modern
They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.
Traditional
They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
Literal
…and with words of hatred they surround me, and they fight me without cause.
Latin
Locuti sunt adversum me lingua dolosa, et sermonibus odii circumdederunt me: et expugnaverunt me gratis.
Original
Hebrew
English
They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.
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
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Curse, Cursed Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Believing Lies Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Slander: Often Arises from Hatred