Psalm 109:29
New International Version
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace and wrapped in shame as in a cloak.

New Living Translation
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may their humiliation cover them like a cloak.

English Standard Version
May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a cloak!

Berean Standard Bible
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.

King James Bible
Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

New King James Version
Let my accusers be clothed with shame, And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle.

New American Standard Bible
May my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And may they cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

NASB 1995
Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

NASB 1977
Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them wrap themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Amplified Bible
Let my attackers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Christian Standard Bible
My accusers will be clothed with disgrace; they will wear their shame like a cloak.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My accusers will be clothed with disgrace; they will wear their shame like a cloak.

American Standard Version
Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Contemporary English Version
You will cover them with shame, just as their bodies are covered with clothes.

English Revised Version
Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonour, and let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a mantle.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let those who accuse me wear disgrace as though it were clothing. Let them be wrapped in their shame as though it were a robe.

Good News Translation
May my enemies be covered with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.

International Standard Version
May my accusers be clothed with shame and wrapped in their humiliation as with a robe.

Majority Standard Bible
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.

NET Bible
My accusers will be covered with shame, and draped in humiliation as if it were a robe.

New Heart English Bible
Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let my adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

World English Bible
Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My accusers put on blushing, and are covered, "" Their shame [is] as an upper robe.

Young's Literal Translation
Mine accusers put on blushing, and are covered, As an upper robe is their shame.

Smith's Literal Translation
They lying in wait for me shall put on shame, and they shall be covered with their shame as an upper garment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let them that detract me be clothed with shame: and let them be covered with the their confusion as with a double cloak.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May those who detract me be clothed with shame, and may they be covered with their confusion, as if with a double cloak.

New American Bible
Clothe my accusers with disgrace; make them wear their shame like a mantle.

New Revised Standard Version
May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a mantle.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let them that had a grudge against me be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with it as with a mantle.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Those who have regarded me as evil will be clothed in shame and they will be covered with it like a mantle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Mine adversaries shall be clothed with confusion, And shall put on their own shame as a robe.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let those that falsely accuse me be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their shame as with a mantle.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Song of the Slandered
28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. 29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. 30With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:11
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.

Job 8:22
Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”

Psalm 35:26
May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.

Psalm 71:13
May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.

Psalm 6:10
All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

Psalm 83:16-17
Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD. / May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.

Psalm 35:4
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.

Psalm 40:14
May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Psalm 70:2
May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Psalm 132:18
I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”

Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.

Matthew 22:12-13
‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Luke 13:17
When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

Romans 9:33
as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”


Treasury of Scripture

Let my adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

be clothed

Psalm 109:17-19
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him…

Psalm 6:10
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.

Psalm 35:26
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

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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 my accusers
The Hebrew word for "accusers" here is "שׁוֹטְנַי" (shotenai), which can also be translated as "adversaries" or "enemies." In the context of the Psalms, accusers are often those who unjustly bring charges against the psalmist, representing forces of evil or opposition. Historically, this reflects the reality of King David's life, who faced numerous adversaries. Spiritually, it can symbolize the spiritual battles believers face against sin and the devil, who is often referred to as the "accuser" in the New Testament (Revelation 12:10).

be clothed with disgrace
The imagery of being "clothed" with something is a powerful biblical metaphor. In Hebrew, the word "לבש" (labash) means to put on or wear. Clothing in the Bible often represents one's identity or status. To be "clothed with disgrace" suggests a complete covering or overwhelming of one's being with shame and dishonor. This reflects the justice of God, where those who seek to harm the righteous are themselves covered in the very disgrace they intended for others.

may they wear their shame
The word "shame" in Hebrew is "בּוּשָׁה" (bushah), which conveys a sense of humiliation and dishonor. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were significant social values. To "wear" shame indicates a public and visible state of disgrace, much like wearing a garment. This phrase underscores the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in Galatians 6:7, where those who seek to shame others will themselves be shamed.

like a robe
The "robe" (Hebrew: "מְעִיל" - me'il) is a garment that covers the body, often signifying authority or position. In this context, the robe of shame is a stark contrast to the robe of righteousness or honor. The robe imagery suggests that the shame is not just a temporary state but something that envelops and defines the person. This serves as a reminder of the ultimate justice of God, where the wicked are not only judged but are visibly marked by their actions.

(29) Mantle.--Heb., meil, which was also a garment worn over the tunic.

Verse 29. - Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame; rather, my adversaries shall be clothed with shame. "The prayer is now, in conclusion, changed into a confident expectation" (Dean Johnson). And let them (rather, and shall) cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle (comp. ver. 18). Instead of the "cursing" with which the wicked delighted to clothe themselves, they shall be forced to wear a covering of shame and confusion of face.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My accusers
שׂוֹטְנַ֣י (śō·wṭ·nay)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7853: To be or act as adversary

will be clothed
יִלְבְּשׁ֣וּ (yil·bə·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

with disgrace;
כְּלִמָּ֑ה (kə·lim·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3639: Insult, reproach, ignominy

they will wear
וְיַעֲט֖וּ (wə·ya·‘ă·ṭū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5844: To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself

their shame
בָּשְׁתָּֽם׃ (bā·šə·tām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1322: Shame, shameful thing

like a robe.
כַמְעִ֣יל (ḵam·‘îl)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4598: A robe


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