Psalm 109:27
New International Version
Let them know that it is your hand, that you, LORD, have done it.

New Living Translation
Let them see that this is your doing, that you yourself have done it, LORD.

English Standard Version
Let them know that this is your hand; you, O LORD, have done it!

Berean Standard Bible
Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.

King James Bible
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.

New King James Version
That they may know that this is Your hand— That You, LORD, have done it!

New American Standard Bible
And may they know that this is Your hand; You, LORD, have done it.

NASB 1995
And let them know that this is Your hand; You, LORD, have done it.

NASB 1977
And let them know that this is Thy hand; Thou, LORD, hast done it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And let them know that this is Your hand; You, O Yahweh, have done it.

Amplified Bible
And let them know that this is Your hand; You, LORD, have done it.

Christian Standard Bible
so they may know that this is your hand and that you, LORD, have done it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so they may know that this is Your hand and that You, LORD, have done it.

American Standard Version
That they may know that this is thy hand; That thou, Jehovah, hast done it.

Contemporary English Version
Let others know that you alone have saved me.

English Revised Version
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they will know that this is your doing, that you, O LORD, are the one who saved me.

Good News Translation
Make my enemies know that you are the one who saves me.

International Standard Version
Then they will realize that your hand is in this— that you, LORD, have accomplished it.

Majority Standard Bible
Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.

NET Bible
Then they will realize this is your work, and that you, LORD, have accomplished it.

New Heart English Bible
that they may know that this is your hand; that you, LORD, have done it.

Webster's Bible Translation
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.

World English Bible
that they may know that this is your hand; that you, Yahweh, have done it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they know that this [is] Your hand, "" You, O YHWH, You have done it.

Young's Literal Translation
And they know that this is Thy hand, Thou, O Jehovah, Thou hast done it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall know that this is thy hand; thou, O Jehovah, didst it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And let them know that this is thy hand: and that thou, O Lord, hast done it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And let them know that this is your hand, and that you, O Lord, have done this.

New American Bible
Make them know this is your hand, that you, LORD, have done this.

New Revised Standard Version
Let them know that this is your hand; you, O LORD, have done it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That they may know that this is thy hand, that thou, LORD, hast done it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That they may know that this is of your hand and that you have done it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
That they may know that this is Thy hand; That Thou, LORD, hast done it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And let them know that this is thy hand; and that thou, Lord, hast wrought it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Song of the Slandered
26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion. 27Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it. 28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.…

Cross References
John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

Isaiah 37:20
And now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.”

Ezekiel 36:23
I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.

John 14:13
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

1 Kings 18:37
Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

Psalm 83:18
May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

John 11:42
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”

Isaiah 43:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.

Acts 4:10
then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

John 17:8
For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

Isaiah 45:3
I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Exodus 7:5
And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.”

John 5:36
But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.


Treasury of Scripture

That they may know that this is your hand; that you, LORD, have done it.

Psalm 17:13,14
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword: …

Psalm 64:8,9
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away…

Psalm 126:2
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

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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














Let them know that this is Your hand
This phrase emphasizes the desire for divine recognition and acknowledgment of God's intervention. In biblical context, the "hand" of God often symbolizes His power and authority (Exodus 15:6, Isaiah 41:10). The psalmist seeks a clear demonstration of God's involvement, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms where God's actions are meant to be evident to all (Psalm 98:1). Historically, the Israelites often attributed their victories and deliverances to God's direct action, reinforcing their covenant relationship with Him. This request for recognition can also be seen as a plea for vindication, where the psalmist desires that adversaries recognize God's justice and sovereignty.

that You, O LORD, have done it
The use of "O LORD" invokes the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting a personal and relational aspect of God's involvement. This phrase underscores the belief in God's active role in the world, a central tenet of biblical theology. It reflects the understanding that all events, especially those involving deliverance or judgment, are under God's control (Isaiah 45:7). Theologically, this aligns with the doctrine of divine providence, where God is seen as the ultimate cause behind all occurrences. This acknowledgment of God's action is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's plans through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the culmination of God's redemptive work (John 19:30). The psalmist's plea for recognition of God's deeds can be seen as a type of Christ's own desire for the world to recognize the Father's work through Him (John 17:4).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing a plea for divine intervention against his adversaries.

2. Enemies of David
The psalm is a cry for justice against those who have wronged David, representing the broader theme of the righteous seeking God's vindication.

3. God (Yahweh)
The central figure to whom David directs his plea, emphasizing God's sovereignty and justice.
Teaching Points
Recognition of Divine Sovereignty
Believers are encouraged to recognize and acknowledge God's hand in their lives, especially in times of adversity.

Trust in God's Justice
Like David, Christians are called to trust in God's justice rather than seeking personal vengeance.

Prayer for Vindication
It is appropriate to pray for God's intervention and vindication when facing unjust treatment, trusting that He will act according to His will.

Witness to God's Work
When God acts, believers should testify to His work, giving Him glory and helping others see His hand in their lives.

Dependence on God
This verse encourages a posture of dependence on God, recognizing that true deliverance and justice come from Him alone.Verse 27. - That they may know that this is thy hand (comp. Psalm 59:13). "Deliver me," prays the psalmist, "in some signal way, so that my enemies may be forced to recognize thy hand in my deliverance, and to confess that thou, Lord, hast done it."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let them know
וְֽ֭יֵדְעוּ (wə·yê·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that this
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

[is] Your hand,
יָ֣דְךָ (yā·ḏə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

that
זֹּ֑את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

You,
אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

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

have done it.
עֲשִׂיתָֽהּ׃ (‘ă·śî·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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