Psalms 109:17

“May the curses he loved light upon him, may the blessings he loathed be afar.

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In The King James Version

As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

In Context

16for he gave no thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and the needy, drove the downhearted to death.

18Like a garment he clothed him with curses; may they pierce to his inwards like water, and cling to his bones like oil.

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Cross References

Psalms 59:12In their sinful speech snare them, O Lord; and may they be trapped in their pride, for the curses and lies that they utter.

2 Thessalonians 2:10to the ruin of those who are on the path to destruction, because they have never received and loved the truth to their own salvation.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 109:7-21

Prophetic Imprecations. 6 Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. 8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office. 9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. 10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places. 11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour. 12 Let there be none to… Read the whole commentary →

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