Psalms 109:28
Let them curse, but do thou bless! When they arise, let them be put to shame; But let thy servant rejoice!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
In Context
27That they may know that this is thy hand; That thou, O Lord! hast done it!
29May my enemies be clothed with ignominy; May they be covered with their shame, as with a mantle!
Cross References
Proverbs 26:2As the sparrow wandereth, and the swallow flieth away, So the curse without cause shall not come.
Isaiah 65:14Behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, But ye shall shriek for sorrow of heart, And howl for anguish of spirit.
Hebrews 12:2looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 109:22-31
Humble Petitions; Triumphing in God. 21 But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me. 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. 23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust. 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. 25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God: O save me according to thy mercy: 27 That… Read the whole commentary →