Psalm 109:28

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 109:28

Let them curse, but bless thou ,.... Let them curse me, as Shimei did David, the type of Christ; let them curse themselves, as they did; or my people: or "let them be cursed", as the Syriac version; cursed in life and at death, and to all eternity: but "bless thou me ", the Messiah; as he did, when he raised him front the dead, set him at his right hand, and gave him a name above everyone, and made him most blessed for evermore; and bless my people with all spiritual blessings of grace,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:28

Let them curse, but bless thou - See on Psalm 109:20 ; (note): Of the mode of interpretation recommended there, this verse gives additional proof. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 109:28

Verse 28 28.They shall curse. Interpreters are divided in their opinions about the meaning of these words. One class would render them as expressive of a desire or wish: Let them curse, provided that thou bless: let them arise, and be clothed with confusion Another class, and with them I readily agree, adopt the future tense of the indicative mood, They shall curse, etc. Should any prefer to understand the passage as indicating, on the part of the Psalmist, his resolution to suffer and submit... 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 109:28

Let them curse, but bless thou ; i.e. "Let them curse, if they will. What matters it? Provided only that thou blessest." When they arise. When they attempt to put their malevolent designs in act. Let them be ashamed ; or, "they shall be ashamed" (Revised Version); i.e. they shall fail so utterly, that they shall be covered with shame. But let thy servant rejoice ; rather, but thy servant shall rejoice. "Thy servant" is the psalmist himself (comp. Psalms 69:17 ). He will rejoice... read more

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