Psalms 109:5

5 They repay 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 surround me with hateful words and fight against me for no reason.

4 I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations even as I am praying for them!

5 They repay evil for good, and hatred for my love.

6 They say, “Get an evil person to turn against him. Send an accuser to bring him to trial.

7 When his case comes up for judgment, let him be pronounced guilty. Count his prayers as sins.