Psalms 109:28 - Exposition

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 at their failure, which secures his safety.