Psalms 109:17

As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

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Other Translations for Psalms 109:17

BSB

The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.

AKJV

As he loved cursing, so let it come to him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

CPDV

And so the destitute man was pursued, with the beggar and the remorseful in heart, so as to be put to death.

ERV

Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; and he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.

NHEB

Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He did not delight in blessing, and it was far from him.

SMT

And he will love cursing, and it shall come to him: and he delighted not in praise, and it shall be far from him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 109:17

AshelovedH157Verb cursingH7045Noun FemininesoletitcomeH935VerbuntohimashedelightedH2654VerbnotinblessingH1293Noun FemininesoletitbefarH7368fromhim

Commentary for Psalms 109:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 109:17

Summary

Curse returns upon perpetrator correspondingly

Event

Pronouncing reciprocal curse

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC