Psalm 109:14
New International Version
May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD; may the sin of his mother never be blotted out.

New Living Translation
May the LORD never forget the sins of his fathers; may his mother’s sins never be erased from the record.

English Standard Version
May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!

Berean Standard Bible
May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out.

King James Bible
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

New King James Version
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

New American Standard Bible
May the guilt of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, And do not let the sin of his mother be wiped out.

NASB 1995
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, And do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out.

NASB 1977
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, And do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before Yahweh, And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Amplified Bible
Let the wickedness of his fathers be remembered by the LORD; And do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Christian Standard Bible
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and do not let his mother’s sin be blotted out.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let his ancestors’ guilt be remembered before the LORD, and do not let his mother’s sin be blotted out.

American Standard Version
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with Jehovah; And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Contemporary English Version
"Don't let the LORD forgive the sins of his parents and his ancestors.

English Revised Version
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let the LORD remember the guilt of his ancestors and not wipe out his mother's sin.

Good News Translation
May the LORD remember the evil of his ancestors and never forgive his mother's sins.

International Standard Version
May his ancestors' guilt be remembered in the LORD's presence, and may his mother's guilt not be erased.

Majority Standard Bible
May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out.

NET Bible
May his ancestors' sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother's sin not be forgotten!

New Heart English Bible
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered by the LORD. Do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

World English Bible
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered by Yahweh. Don’t let the sin of his mother be blotted out.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The iniquity of his fathers "" Is remembered to YHWH, "" And the sin of his mother is not blotted out.

Young's Literal Translation
The iniquity of his fathers Is remembered unto Jehovah, And the sin of his mother is not blotted out.

Smith's Literal Translation
The iniquity of his fathers will be in remembrance to Jehovah, and the sins of his mother shall not be wiped of.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered in the sight of the Lord: and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May the iniquity of his fathers return in memory before the sight of the Lord, and do not let the sin of his mother be wiped away.

New American Bible
May his fathers’ guilt be mentioned to the LORD; his mother’s sin not rooted out.

New Revised Standard Version
May the iniquity of his father be remembered before the LORD, and do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the iniquity of their fathers be remembered; and let not the sin of their mothers be blotted out.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The evil of their fathers will be remembered and the sins of their mothers will not be blotted out.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let the iniquity of his fathers be brought to remembrance unto the LORD; And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Song of the Slandered
13May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. 14May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out. 15May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:5
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 5:9
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Jeremiah 18:23
But You, O LORD, know all their deadly plots against me. Do not wipe out their guilt or blot out their sin from Your sight. Let them be overthrown before You; deal with them in the time of Your anger.

Nehemiah 4:5
Do not cover up their iniquity or let their sin be blotted out from Your sight, for they have provoked the builders.

Isaiah 14:21
Prepare a place to slaughter his sons for the iniquities of their forefathers. They will never rise up to possess a land or cover the earth with their cities.

Lamentations 5:7
Our fathers sinned and are no more, but we bear their punishment.

Ezekiel 18:19-20
Yet you may ask, ‘Why shouldn’t the son bear the iniquity of his father?’ Since the son has done what is just and right, carefully observing all My statutes, he will surely live. / The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.

1 Kings 2:33
Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

2 Samuel 3:29
May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.”

Numbers 14:18
‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’

Matthew 23:35
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

Luke 11:50-51
As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, / from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.

John 9:2-3
and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Romans 11:28
Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.


Treasury of Scripture

Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

let the

Exodus 20:5
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

Leviticus 26:39
And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.

2 Samuel 3:29
Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.

let not

2 Kings 8:27
And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was the son in law of the house of Ahab.

2 Kings 9:27
But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.

2 Kings 10:13,14
Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen…

blotted

Nehemiah 4:5
And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.

Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Jeremiah 18:23
Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal thus with them in the time of thine anger.

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Psalm 109
1. David complains of his slanderous enemies
16. He shows their sin
21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help
29. He promises thankfulness














May the iniquity
The term "iniquity" in Hebrew is "עָוֹן" (avon), which refers to guilt or sin, often implying a moral perversity or a deviation from what is right. In the context of the Psalms, it often denotes a deep-seated wrongdoing that has consequences not only for the individual but also for their descendants. This plea for remembrance of iniquity underscores the seriousness with which sin is regarded in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the need for repentance and divine forgiveness.

of his fathers
The phrase "of his fathers" points to the generational aspect of sin. In ancient Israelite culture, the actions of one's ancestors were seen as having a profound impact on the present and future generations. This reflects the biblical principle that the consequences of sin can extend beyond the individual, affecting families and communities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of righteous living and the potential long-term effects of one's actions.

be remembered
The Hebrew word for "remembered" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which means to recall or bring to mind. In the biblical context, when God "remembers" something, it signifies an active engagement with that memory, often leading to action. Here, the psalmist is invoking God to actively consider the sins of the past, suggesting a desire for divine justice or intervention.

before the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the presence and authority of God in matters of justice and morality. "Before the LORD" indicates that the plea is made in the sight of God, who is the ultimate judge. It reflects the belief that God is omniscient and sovereign, aware of all actions and capable of enacting justice according to His divine will.

and the sin of his mother
The mention of "the sin of his mother" highlights the personal and familial nature of sin. In the Hebrew tradition, both paternal and maternal lines were significant in understanding one's identity and spiritual heritage. This phrase suggests that sin is not limited to one side of the family but can be pervasive, affecting all aspects of one's lineage.

never be blotted out
The concept of sin being "blotted out" is a powerful image in the Hebrew Bible, where the term "מָחָה" (machah) is used, meaning to wipe away or obliterate. In this context, the psalmist is asking that the sins remain visible and unforgotten, contrasting with the usual plea for forgiveness where sins are erased. This reflects a call for accountability and a desire for justice, rather than mercy, in response to wrongdoing.

(14) Fathers.--The sweet of vengeance lies in its completeness. The curse must strike backwards as well as forwards, and the root as well as the branch be destroyed. Undoubtedly the Mosaic Law, which proclaimed that the "iniquity of the fathers should be visited on the children," suggested the form of the imprecation.

Sin of his mother.--Is the necessity of the parallel. ism sufficient to account for this mention of the mother, or is some definite circumstance in the poet's thought? The theory which makes this portion of the psalm (Psalm 109:6-20), a quotation of curses really uttered by Shimei against David, finds an allusion to the Moabitish descent on the mother's side. (Comp. the Rabbinical explanation of Psalm 51:5.)

Verse 14. - Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the Lord. Let the threatening of Exodus 20:5 take effect in his case, and the sins of his forefathers be remembered by God, and visited upon him. And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out; i.e. erased from God's remembrance. Let it also be visited on him, as Jezebel's was on her children.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May the iniquity
עֲוֺ֣ן (‘ă·wōn)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity

of his fathers
אֲ֭בֹתָיו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

be remembered
יִזָּכֵ֤ר ׀ (yiz·zā·ḵêr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

before
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and the sin
וְחַטַּ֥את (wə·ḥaṭ·ṭaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

of his mother
אִ֝מּ֗וֹ (’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517: A mother, )

never
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be erased.
תִּמָּֽח׃ (tim·māḥ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4229: To stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to


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