Psalms 109:19

19 May it be for him like a garment [in which] he wraps, and a belt {he continually wears}.

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 Because he loved cursing, let it come [upon] him. Because he did not delight in blessing, let it be far from him.

18 Because he wore a curse as his robe, let it enter {his body} like water, and into his bones like oil.

19 May it be for him like a garment [in which] he wraps, and a belt {he continually wears}.

20 Let this [be] the punishment for my accusers from Yahweh, even those who speak evil against my life.

21 But you, O Yahweh my Lord, deal with me for your name's sake. Because your loyal love [is] good, deliver me,

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "continually he girds it"