Psalms 109:5

5 (108-5) And they repaid 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 (108-3) They have spoken against me with deceitful tongues; and they have compassed me about with words of hatred; and have fought against me without cause.
4 (108-4) Instead of making me a return of love, they detracted me: but I gave myself to prayer.
5 (108-5) And they repaid me evil for good: and hatred for my love.
6 (108-6) Set thou the sinner over him: and may the devil stand at his right hand.
7 (108-7) When he is judged, may he go out condemned; and may his prayer be turned to sin.
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