Psalm 109:5

5 And they rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 109:5 In-Context

3 And they have compassed me with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

4 Instead of loving me, they falsely accused me: but I continued to pray.

5 And they rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

6 Set thou a sinner against him; and let the devil stand at his right hand.

7 When he is judged, let him go forth condemned: and let his prayer become sin.