Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May no one extend kindness to him or take pity on his fatherless children. New Living Translation Let no one be kind to him; let no one pity his fatherless children. English Standard Version Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor any to pity his fatherless children! Berean Standard Bible May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. King James Bible Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children. New King James Version Let there be none to extend mercy to him, Nor let there be any to favor his fatherless children. New American Standard Bible May there be none to extend kindness to him, Nor any to be gracious to his fatherless children. NASB 1995 Let there be none to extend lovingkindness to him, Nor any to be gracious to his fatherless children. NASB 1977 Let there be none to extend lovingkindness to him, Nor any to be gracious to his fatherless children. Legacy Standard Bible Let there be none to extend lovingkindness to him, And let there be none to be gracious to his orphans. Amplified Bible Let there be no one to extend kindness to him, Nor let anyone be gracious to his fatherless children. Christian Standard Bible Let no one show him kindness, and let no one be gracious to his fatherless children. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let no one show him kindness, and let no one be gracious to his fatherless children. American Standard Version Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children. Contemporary English Version Don't let anyone be kind to him or have pity on the children he leaves behind. English Revised Version Let there be none to extend mercy unto him; neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let no one be kind to him anymore. Let no one show any pity to his fatherless children. Good News Translation May no one ever be kind to him or care for the orphans he leaves behind. International Standard Version May no one extend gracious love to him, or show favor to his fatherless children. Majority Standard Bible May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. NET Bible May no one show him kindness! May no one have compassion on his fatherless children! New Heart English Bible Let there be none to extend kindness to him, neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children. Webster's Bible Translation Let there be none to extend mercy to him: neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children. World English Bible Let there be no one to extend kindness to him, neither let there be anyone to have pity on his fatherless children. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has none to extend kindness, "" Nor is there one showing favor to his orphans. Young's Literal Translation He hath none to extend kindness, Nor is there one showing favour to his orphans. Smith's Literal Translation There shall not be to him any drawing out mercy, and there shall not be any compassionating to his orphans. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMay there be none to help him: nor none to pity his fatherless offspring. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May no one treat him with mercy or pity his fatherless children. New Revised Standard Version May there be no one to do him a kindness, nor anyone to pity his orphaned children. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet there be none to extend mercy unto them; neither let there be any to pity their fatherless children. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated No one will be compassionate to them, neither will there be one to show mercy to their orphans. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to be gracious unto his fatherless children. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let him have no helper; neither let there be any one to have compassion on his fatherless children. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered…11May the creditor seize all he owns, and strangers plunder the fruits of his labor. 12May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. 13May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation.… Cross References Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Matthew 18:33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you?’ Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Luke 16:24-25 So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’ / But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. Matthew 25:41-45 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. / For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, / I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’ ... Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Deuteronomy 15:7-8 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Job 6:14 A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. Treasury of Scripture Let there be none to extend mercy to him: neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children. none Isaiah 27:11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. James 2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. favour Psalm 137:8,9 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us… Isaiah 13:18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children. Matthew 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Jump to Previous Children Dead Extend Fatherless Favor Favour Gracious Help Kindness Lovingkindness Mercy Orphans Pity ShowingJump to Next Children Dead Extend Fatherless Favor Favour Gracious Help Kindness Lovingkindness Mercy Orphans Pity ShowingPsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness May there be no one to extend kindness to him This phrase reflects the imprecatory nature of Psalm 109, where David calls for divine justice against his enemies. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, kindness, or "chesed" in Hebrew, was a covenantal loyalty expected among God's people. The absence of kindness signifies a complete withdrawal of community support and divine favor. This plea for justice can be seen in light of the covenantal curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28, where disobedience leads to a withdrawal of God's blessings. Theologically, this reflects the principle of divine retribution, where those who oppose God's anointed face consequences. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, where Jesus, though innocent, faced abandonment and lack of kindness from those around Him, fulfilling the suffering servant motif in Isaiah 53. and no one to favor his fatherless children Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing a deep lament and imprecation against his enemies. 2. Enemies of David The psalm is a plea for divine justice against those who have wronged David, possibly referring to specific adversaries during his reign. 3. Fatherless Children Represents the vulnerable and innocent who suffer as a consequence of their parents' actions or the curses pronounced upon them. Teaching Points Understanding Imprecatory PsalmsThese psalms express raw human emotions and a desire for justice. They remind us that we can bring our deepest hurts and desires for justice to God. The Consequences of Sin Sin can have far-reaching effects, impacting not just the sinner but also their family and community. This underscores the importance of living righteously. God's Justice and Mercy While the psalm calls for harsh justice, it also points to the need for God's mercy. Believers are encouraged to seek a balance between justice and mercy in their own lives. Praying for Enemies In light of New Testament teachings, believers are called to pray for their enemies, seeking their repentance and transformation rather than their destruction. Caring for the Vulnerable Despite the harshness of the curse, Scripture consistently calls believers to care for orphans and widows, reflecting God's heart for the vulnerable.Verse 12. - Let there be none to extend (literally, continue) mercy unto him. In his need, let none of his neighbors continue to show him mercy and loving-kindness. Let them stand aloof, and remain passive, while punishment overtakes him. Neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children. Let them too be suffered to endure the woes which come naturally upon them (see ver. 10) through their father's fault, without any one thinking it necessary, because they arc fatherless, to show them favor. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May there beיְהִ֥י (yə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be none וְֽאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not to ל֭וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew extend מֹשֵׁ֣ךְ (mō·šêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4900: To draw, drag kindness, חָ֑סֶד (ḥā·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty [and] יְהִי־ (yə·hî-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no one אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not to favor ח֝וֹנֵ֗ן (ḥō·w·nên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore his fatherless children. לִיתוֹמָֽיו׃ (lî·ṯō·w·māw) Preposition | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3490: A bereaved person Links Psalm 109:12 NIVPsalm 109:12 NLT Psalm 109:12 ESV Psalm 109:12 NASB Psalm 109:12 KJV Psalm 109:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:12 French Bible Psalm 109:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:12 Let there be none to extend kindness (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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