Psalms 109:5

5 So they inflicted evil against me in return for good and hatred in return 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 also surround me with words of hate, and fight me without cause.

4 In return for my love they accuse me, though I [am in] prayer.

5 So they inflicted evil against me in return for good and hatred in return for my love.

6 Appoint over him a wicked [man], and let an accuser stand at his right [hand].

7 When he is judged, let him come out guilty, and let his prayer become as sin.