Psalms 109:5

5 So they ¹reward 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 They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause.

4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.

5 So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

6 Appoint a wicked man against him; let an accuser stand at his right hand.

7 When he is tried, let him come forth guilty; let his prayer be counted as sin!

Cross References

• 1. See Psalms 35:12