Psalm 109:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 109:21-31

David, having denounced God's wrath against his enemies, here takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner, and without boasting. I. He pours out his complaint before God concerning the low condition he was in, which, probably, gave advantage to his enemies to insult over him: ?I am poor and needy, and therefore a proper object of pity, and one that needs and craves thy help.? 1. He was troubled in mind (Ps. 109:22): My heart is wounded within me, not only broken with outward... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 109:25

I became also a reproach unto them ,.... Or they reproached him; not only in life, traducing his conversation, blaspheming his miracles, calling him a Samaritan, saying he had a devil, and charging him with sedition; but at the time of his death they reviled him, and treated him in the most opprobrious manner. When they looked upon me, they shaked their heads ; which was verified in the Jews as they passed by the cross of Christ, whither they came to stare upon him and scoff at him, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:25

When they looked upon me they soaked their heads - Thus was David treated by Shimei, 2 Samuel 16:5 , 2 Samuel 16:6 , and our blessed Lord by the Jews, Matthew 27:39 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 109:21-29

The psalmist now turns to God in prolonged prayer, setting forth his needs ( Psalms 109:22-25 ), and entreating for help ( Psalms 109:26 ), deliverance ( Psalms 109:21 ), blessing ( Psalms 109:28 ), and triumph over his enemies ( Psalms 109:29 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:25

I became (rather, am become ) also a reproach unto them ; i.e. to my enemies. I am an object of their reproach and scorn. When they looked upon me they shaked their heads. In derision (comp. Psalms 22:7 ; Psalms 44:14 ; Matthew 27:39 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:25

I became also a reproach unto them - They reproached or reviled me as a bad man. Compare the notes at Psalms 22:6. The plural here - “unto them” - shows that there were more than one to whom the psalm had reference, though one of them was so prominent that a considerable part of the psalm might properly be spoken of him alone.When they looked upon me, they shaked their heads - In contempt. See Psalms 22:7. Compare Matthew 27:39. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 109:21-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 109:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:25

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 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:21-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:25

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