Psalms 109:19

19 May they cover him like clothes and always be around him like a belt!

Psalms 109:19 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 109:19

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him
Let him be surrounded on all sides with the wrath of God; and let it be visible to all, as a man's garment on him is: see ( Isaiah 66:24 ) .

And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually;
let him be in the utmost straits and distress, being encompassed about with the curse and wrath of God; and let that stick close unto him as a man's belt does; and let him not be able to get clear of it, or extricate himself out of it, as no man can on whom it is.

Psalms 109:19 In-Context

17 He loved to curse - may he be cursed! He hated to give blessings - may no one bless him!

18 He cursed as naturally as he dressed himself; may his own curses soak into his body like water and into his bones like oil!

19 May they cover him like clothes and always be around him like a belt!

20 Lord, punish my enemies in that way - those who say such evil things against me!

21 But my Sovereign Lord, help me as you have promised, and rescue me because of the goodness of your love.