Psalms 109:5

5 They repay me evil for good, 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 Hateful words surround me; they attack me for no reason.

4 Instead of returning my love, they accuse me— but I am at prayer.

5 They repay me evil for good, hatred in return for my love.

6 "Appoint a wicked person to be against this person," they say, "an accuser to stand right next to him.

7 When the sentence is passed, let him be found guilty— let his prayer be found sinful!