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Psalm 109

Psalm 109:8

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

Modern
May his days be few; may another take his position.
Traditional
Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
Literal
May his days be few; may another take his position!
Latin
Fiant dies ejus pauci, et episcopatum ejus accipiat alter.

Original

Hebrew
English
May his days be few; may another take his position.

Notes

Psalms 109:8

The wicked person apparently held a position of leadership. Peter referred to this psalm in regard to Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:20–26).

Psalms 109:8–11

Family members of people guilty of capital crimes sometimes died with the offender (Numbers 16:1–33; Joshua 7:1–25) or had their property taken away (1 Kings 21:13–16).

Psalms 109:6–19

The NLT translates these verses as the words of the psalmist’s accusers; Hebrew lacks They say, which makes it unclear who is speaking.

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 Prayers for Vengeance 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 Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Prophecies Concerning Wicked (People): Punishment of