God’s Word Translation
Psalms 109:21
21O Lord Almighty, deal with me out of the goodness of your name. Rescue me because of your mercy.
Psalms 109:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
- New International Version (NIV)But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But you, O God my Lord, deal on my behalf for your name's sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver me!
- New King James Version (NKJV)But You, O God the Lord, Deal with me for Your name’s sake; Because Your mercy is good, deliver me.
Context of Psalms 109:21
19Let cursing be his clothing, a belt he always wears.” 20This is how the Lord rewards those who accuse me, those who say evil things against me. O Lord Almighty, deal with me out of the goodness of your name. Rescue me because of your mercy. 22I am oppressed and needy. I can feel the pain in my heart. 23I fade away like a lengthening shadow. I have been shaken off like a grasshopper.
Read all of Psalms 109Psalms 109:21 word by word
וְאַתָּ֤ה׀ יְה֘וִ֤ה אֲדֹנָ֗י עֲֽשֵׂה־אִ֭תִּי לְמַ֣עַן שְׁמֶ֑ךָ כִּי־ט֥וֹב חַ֝סְדְּךָ֗ הַצִּילֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 109:21
- Psalms 25:11For the sake of your name, O Lord, remove my guilt, because it is great.
- Psalms 31:3Indeed, you are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.
- Psalms 69:29I am suffering and in pain. Let your saving power protect me, O God.
- Psalms 79:9Help us, O God, our savior, for the glory of your name. Rescue us, and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
- Psalms 143:11O Lord, keep me alive for the sake of your name. Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
- John 17:1After saying this, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the time is here. Give your Son glory so that your Son can give you glory.
- Philippians 2:8He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, death on a cross.
- Psalms 36:7Your mercy is so precious, O God, that Adam’s descendants take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
- Psalms 63:3My lips will praise you because your mercy is better than life ⌞itself⌟.
- Psalms 86:5You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you.
Commentaries on Psalms 109:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21But do thou for me - While they use horrible imprecations against me, and load me with their curses, act thou for me, and deliver me from their maledictions. While they curse, do thou bless. This verse is a farther proof of the correctness of the interpretation given above.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name‘s sake - That is, Interpose for me; exert thy power in my behalf. The phrase “for thy name‘s sake” implies that the motive which prompted him was a desire that God might be honored. It was not primarily or mainly for his own happiness; it was that God might be glorified, that his character might be illustrated, that his plans might be accomplished. Compare the notes at Daniel 9:18-19. Because thy mercy is…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. 21The Lord's reputation is important. If the wicked win, people might think the Lord is also wicked and be tempted to act wickedly (Psalm 1:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 21-2221-22. do ... for me--that is, kindness. wounded--literally, "pierced" (Psa 69:16, 29).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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