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Psalms 109:28
28Let them curse, but You bless. When adversaries arise, let them be ashamed, But let Your servant rejoice.
Psalms 109:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
- New International Version (NIV)While they curse, may you bless; may those who attack me be put to shame, but may your servant rejoice.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, let them be ashamed, But let Your servant rejoice.
Context of Psalms 109:28
26Help me, O Lord my God; Save me according to Your lovingkindness— 27And let them know that this is Your hand; You, Lord, have done it. Let them curse, but You bless. When adversaries arise, let them be ashamed, But let Your servant rejoice. 29Let my attackers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe. 30I will give great praise and thanks to the Lord with my mouth; And in the midst of many I will praise Him.
Read all of Psalms 109Psalms 109:28 word by word
יְקַֽלְלוּ־הֵמָּה֮ וְאַתָּ֪ה תְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ קָ֤מוּ׀ וַיֵּבֹ֗שׁוּ וְֽעַבְדְּךָ֥ יִשְׂמָֽח׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 109:28
- Psalms 109:17He also loved cursing, and it came [back] to him; He did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
- Numbers 22:12God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them; you shall not curse the people [of Israel], for they are blessed.”
- Numbers 23:20Behold, I have received His command to bless [Israel]. He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.
- 2 Samuel 16:10But the king said, “What business is this of yours, O sons of Zeruiah? If Shimei is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David,’ then who should say, ‘Why have you done so?’ ”
- Isaiah 65:13Therefore, the Lord God says this, “Listen carefully, My servants will eat, but you will be hungry; Indeed, My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; Indeed, My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
- John 16:22So for now you are in grief; but I will see you again, and [then] your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away from you your [great] joy.
- Hebrews 12:2[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
Commentaries on Psalms 109:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28Let them curse, but bless thou - See on Psalm 109:20; (note): Of the mode of interpretation recommended there, this verse gives additional proof.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Let them curse, but bless thou - See Psalm 109:17. Let them continue to curse me, provided thou wilt bless me. I am willing to bear all these reproaches, if I may have thy favor. That favor I value infinitely more than I do theirs; and it is a small matter that I am reviled and cursed by people, if I may secure the favor and friendship of God. When they arise - When they rise up against me; when they attempt to persecute me. Let them be ashamed - Let…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-31Verses 21-31 The psalmist takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner. He was troubled in mind. His body was wasted, and almost worn away. But it is better to have leanness in the body, while the soul prospers and is in health, than to have leanness in the soul, while the body is feasted. He was ridiculed and reproached by his enemies. But if God bless us, we need not care who curses us; for how can they curse whom God has not cursed…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 28The Lord’s servant demonstrates loyalty and obedience.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 28-3128-31. In confidence that God's blessing would come on him, and confusion and shame on his enemies (Psa 73:13), he ceases to regard their curses, and anticipates a season of joyful and public thanksgiving; for God is near to protect (Psa 16:8; 34:6) the poor from all unrighteous judges who may condemn him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 109
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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