Psalms 109:8
Grant that his days may be few, that his office be seized by another.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
In Context
7From his trial let him come forth guilty, may his prayer be counted as sin.
9Grant that his children be fatherless, and that his wife be a widow.
Cross References
Matthew 27:5Judas flung down the pieces of silver in the Temple, and left; and went away and hanged himself.
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 →