Psalms 109:20

20 May that be the LORD's way of paying back those who bring charges against me. May it happen to those who say evil things about me.

Psalms 109:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 109:20

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord
Who were so many Satans, as the word used signifies; and Judas particularly is called a devil; and of the same malevolent and diabolical disposition were the Jews in general, ( John 6:70 ) ( 8:44 ) and what is before imprecated upon them is the just recompence of reward for their hatred to Christ and ill usage of him.

And of them that speak evil against my soul;
or "life" ^F6; in order to take it away, as did the false witnesses that rose up against him, and the Jews who charged him with sedition and blasphemy.

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FOOTNOTES:

F6 (yvpn le) "contra vitam meam", Gejerus.

Psalms 109:20 In-Context

18 They called down curses on others as easily as they put on clothes. Cursing was as natural to them as getting a drink of water or putting olive oil on their bodies.

19 May their curses cover them like coats. May their curses be wrapped around them like a belt forever.

20 May that be the LORD's way of paying back those who bring charges against me. May it happen to those who say evil things about me.

21 But LORD and King, be true to your name. Treat me well. Because your love is so good, save me.

22 I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded deep down inside me.