Psalm 109:5

5 And they set against 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 They have compassed me about, And they fight me without cause.

4 For my love they oppose me, and I -- prayer!

5 And they set against me evil for good, And hatred for my love.

6 Appoint Thou over him the wicked, And an adversary standeth at his right hand.

7 In his being judged, he goeth forth wicked, And his prayer is for sin.