Translations
Modern
They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Traditional
And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Literal
…and they set against me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Latin
Et posuerunt adversum me mala pro bonis, et odium pro dilectione mea.
Original
Hebrew
English
They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Notes
The psalmist shows kindness and godliness (see Psalm 35:12–14), but faces stubborn opposition and hatred.
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 Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Evil for Good: General Scriptures Concerning Ingratitude: David's Companions to David Ingratitude: Often Exhibited: To Benefactors Malice: General Scriptures Concerning