Psalm 109:17-19 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Explanation, warning, encouragement. This psalm of David contains— I. AN EXPLANATION TO BE SOUGHT . How came these strong imprecations to be used by the servant of the Lord? Are they worthy to find a place in the pages of Holy Scripture? Two things, at least, have to be considered in defense of them. 1. David identifies his own cause with that of God, and therefore his own enemies with God's. He is animated by the spirit which breathes in the words, "Do not I hate them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The dreadful psalm. It is by no means easy to imagine the whole nation of Israel singing such dreadful imprecations as those contained in Psalms 109:6-19 . "Thousands of God's people," says Mr. Spurgeon, "are perplexed by it." Not a few would like to be rid of it altogether. And the explanation given by many of the old commentators, that these fearful curses are those of the Lord Jesus Christ on Judas, who betrayed him, has only made the difficulties connected with this psalm ever so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Awful Imprecations This is a psalm of the most awful imprecations, in which the writer unrestminedly pours forth the fiercest hatred of his enemy, and pleads with God to load him with the most dreadful curses. He justifies his vindictive spirit by pleading that his enemy had fought against him without a cause; had rewarded his good with evil, and his love with hatred. He says he will give himself unto prayer; but the words which follow breathe a spirit such as we wonder that a man dare... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:16-20

A portraiture of the wicked man, who was David's chief adversary at the time, is now given, in explanation, and perhaps in justification, of the numerous and severe anathemas. He was merciless ( Psalms 109:16 ), a persecutor of the poor ( Psalms 109:16 ), given to cursing ( Psalms 109:17 , Psalms 109:18 ), and one who spoke evil against the innocent ( Psalms 109:20 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:17

As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him ; rather, so it came upon him (Revised Version), or so it shall come upon him ( LXX ; Cheyne). The one of David's enemies who "loved cursing" most was Shimei ( 2 Samuel 16:5-12 ). As he de lighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him ; rather, so it was, or so it will be, far from him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:17

Suffering that which we make others suffer. "As he loved cursing, so let it come to him." We have a popular sentence which illustrates. When a man suffers what he planned to make others suffer, he is said to be "hoist with his own petard;" and human nature, in every age, is specially pleased with cases of retributive justice, such as that of Haman, who was hanged on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai. "The psalmist felt that he was praying in accordance with the Divine will,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:18

As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment (comp. Psalms 10:7 ; Psalms 59:12 ; Psalms 62:4 ). Extreme malevolence vents itself in curses, which tend to become frequent, and, so to speak, habitual. So let it come ; rather, so it cams, or so it will come. Into his bowels like water . Dr. Kay sees here an allusion to the "water of cursing" which was drunk by the woman whose husband taxed her with unfaithfulness ( Numbers 5:22 ); and so also Hengstenberg. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:19

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him . Let it cling to him both outwardly and inwardly—inwardly, as the penetrating oil; outwardly, as the everyday dress. And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually. The "girdle" or "waistcloth" was even more inseparable from the wearer than his beged, his "cloak" or "wrap." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:17

As he loved cursing ... - As he loved to curse others; as he seemed to have a pleasure alike in the act of cursing and in the feeling which prompts to cursing, let him see what it is; let it come upon him in its fullness. He has chosen this as his portion; let it be his. This, in the original, is in the indicative mood, and not, as in our version, in the optative form: “He loved cursing, and it has come upon him; he did not delight in blessing, and it is far from him.” Still, the connection... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:18

As he clothed himself with cursing like as with a garment - Moral qualities are often compared with raiment - as that in which we “appear” to our fellow-men. See 1 Peter 5:5; Job 29:14.So let it come into his bowels like water - Margin, “within him.” Hebrew, “In his midst.” Let it penetrate him through and through. Let no part of him be unaffected by it.And like oil into his bones - As if oil flowed through all his bones, so let the effects of cursing pervade his whole frame. The prayer is,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:16-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:18

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