Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him. New Living Translation He loved to curse others; now you curse him. He never blessed others; now don’t you bless him. English Standard Version He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him! Berean Standard Bible The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. King James Bible As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. New King James Version As he loved cursing, so let it come to him; As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him. New American Standard Bible He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. NASB 1995 He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. NASB 1977 He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. Legacy Standard Bible He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. Amplified Bible He also loved cursing, and it came [back] to him; He did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. Christian Standard Bible He loved cursing—let it fall on him; he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He loved cursing—let it fall on him; he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him. American Standard Version Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him. Contemporary English Version "He cursed others. Now place a curse on him! He never wished others well. Wish only trouble for him! English Revised Version Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; and he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He loved to put curses [on others], so he, too, was cursed. He did not like to bless [others], so he never received a blessing. Good News Translation He loved to curse--may he be cursed! He hated to give blessings--may no one bless him! International Standard Version He loved to curse—may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others — so may blessings be far from him. Majority Standard Bible The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. NET Bible He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings. New Heart English Bible Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He did not delight in blessing, and it was far from him. Webster's Bible Translation As he loved cursing, so let it come to him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. World English Bible Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn’t delight in blessing, and it was far from him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he loves reviling, and it meets him, "" And he has not delighted in blessing, "" And it is far from him. Young's Literal Translation And he loveth reviling, and it meeteth him, And he hath not delighted in blessing, And it is far from him. Smith's Literal Translation And he will love cursing, and it shall come to him: and he delighted not in praise, and it shall be far from him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut persecuted the poor man and the beggar; and the broken in heart, to put him to death. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He loved cursing; may it come upon him; he hated blessing; may none come to him. New Revised Standard Version He loved to curse; let curses come on him. He did not like blessing; may it be far from him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey loved cursing, and delighted not in blessings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They loved curses and they did not choose blessings. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it is far from him. Brenton Septuagint Translation He loved cursing also, and it shall come upon him; and he took not pleasure in blessing, so it shall be removed far from him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered…16For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. 17The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. 18The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil.… Cross References Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. Proverbs 26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. Proverbs 17:13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Corinthians 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Deuteronomy 30:7 Then the LORD your God will put all these curses upon your enemies who hate you and persecute you. Treasury of Scripture As he loved cursing, so let it come to him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. Psalm 52:4,5 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue… Psalm 59:12,13 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak… Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Jump to Previous Blessing Curse Curses Cursing Delight Delighted Far Found Loved Meeteth Pleasure Pronounce RevilingJump to Next Blessing Curse Curses Cursing Delight Delighted Far Found Loved Meeteth Pleasure Pronounce RevilingPsalm 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 The cursing he loved This phrase highlights the self-destructive nature of embracing negativity and malice. The Hebrew root for "cursing" is "קְלָלָה" (qelalah), which implies a curse or an imprecation. Historically, curses were considered powerful and binding, often invoking divine judgment. The psalmist, traditionally David, is likely referring to an individual who delights in bringing harm to others through words. This reflects a heart condition that is contrary to the teachings of love and forgiveness found throughout Scripture. In a conservative Christian perspective, this serves as a warning against harboring bitterness and the spiritual consequences of such actions. may it fall on him the blessing he refused to delight in may it be far from him He loved cursing; and it comes; He delighted not in blessing; and it departs; Yea, he clothed himself in cursing as with his cloak, And it came like water into his bowels, And like oil into his bones; May it be, &c. Comp. the proverb, "Curses, like chickens, always come home to roost." The fabled shirt of Nessus, which ate into the mighty form of Hercules, has suggested itself to commentators in illustration of this image. In a good sense the same figure is a favourite one with the Hebrews. (See Isaiah 11:5.) . . . Verse 17. - As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him; rather, so it came upon him (Revised Version), or so it shall come upon him (LXX., Cheyne). The one of David's enemies who "loved cursing" most was Shimei (2 Samuel 16:5-12). As he de lighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him; rather, so it was, or so it will be, far from him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The cursingקְ֭לָלָה (qə·lā·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7045: Vilification he loved, וַיֶּאֱהַ֣ב (way·ye·’ĕ·haḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f may it fall on him; וַתְּבוֹאֵ֑הוּ (wat·tə·ḇō·w·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the blessing בִּ֝בְרָכָ֗ה (biḇ·rā·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity he refused וְֽלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to delight in, חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire may it be far וַתִּרְחַ֥ק (wat·tir·ḥaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7368: To be or become far or distant from him. מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Psalm 109:17 NIVPsalm 109:17 NLT Psalm 109:17 ESV Psalm 109:17 NASB Psalm 109:17 KJV Psalm 109:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:17 French Bible Psalm 109:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:17 Yes he loved cursing and it came (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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