Psalms 109:5

5 They pay me back with evil for the good things I do. They pay back my love with hatred.

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 gather all around me with their words of hatred. They attack me without any reason.

4 They bring charges against me, even though I love them and pray for them.

5 They pay me back with evil for the good things I do. They pay back my love with hatred.

6 Appoint an evil person to take my enemies to court. Let him stand at their right hand and bring charges against them.

7 When they are tried, let them be found guilty. May even their prayers judge them.