Psalms 109:29

29 Let 1my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them 2cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Psalms 109:29 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 109:29

Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame
This is only explanative of what is said before,

And let them cover themselves with their own confusion as with a
mantle:
the Arabic version is, "as with a breastplate." Some understand it as a petition of Christ, that they might be brought to repentance for their sins, and so to shame for them; which is an instance of his wondrous grace and goodness; and it is certain he prayed for the forgiveness of his enemies when on the cross, ( Luke 23:34 ) .

Psalms 109:29 In-Context

27 And let them know that this is Your hand; You, LORD , have done it.
28 Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Your servant shall be glad.
29 Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
30 With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD ; And in the midst of many I will praise Him.
31 For He stands at the right hand of the needy, To save him from those who judge his soul.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 8:22; Psalms 132:18
  • 2. Job 8:22; Psalms 35:26

Footnotes 2

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