Psalm 109:3

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

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 Believing Lies Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Slander: Often Arises from Hatred