Translations
Modern
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
Traditional
They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
Literal
They repay me evil in place of good, to the bereavement of my soul.
Latin
Retribuebant mihi mala pro bonis, sterilitatem animæ meæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
Notes
The psalmist presents the Lord with the reasons for his suffering. Evil has many faces. He is tired and worn out, and he knows that only the Lord can help him.
In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Evil for Good: General Scriptures Concerning Friends: False Friends: David's Friends Were False to David Good for Evil: Returning: David, to his Enemies Ingratitude: David's Companions to David Ingratitude: should be Met With: Prayers Malice: Saints Avoid