Psalms 109:5

5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Psalms 109:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 109:5

And they have rewarded me evil for good
For the good words and sound doctrine he delivered to them; for the good works and miracles he wrought among them, to the healing of them; see ( John 10:32 ) .

And hatred for my love;
he came to seek and save that which was lost, and yet they hated him, and would not have him to rule over them, ( Luke 19:10 Luke 19:14 ) .

Psalms 109:5 In-Context

3 They compassed me about with words of hatred and fought against me without a cause.

4 They have responded to my love by becoming my adversaries, but I give myself unto prayer.

5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

6 Set thou the wicked man over him, and let Satan stand at his right hand.

7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned, and let his prayer become sin.