Psalms 109:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children.

Bible in Basic English

Let no man have pity on him, or give help to his children when he is dead.

Free Bible Version

May no one be kind to him; may no one take pity on his fatherless children.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let there be none to extend mercie vnto him: neither let there be any to shewe mercie vpon his fatherlesse children.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let there be no one to extend kindness to him, neither let there be anyone to have pity on his orphan children.

Translation for Translators

Cause that while he is still living no one will be kind to him, and after he dies, cause that no one will pity his children.

Unlocked Literal Bible

May no one extend any kindness to him; may no one have pity on his fatherless children.

Noah Webster Bible

Let there be none to extend mercy to him: neither let there be any to favor his fatherless children.

World English Bible

Let there be no one to extend kindness to him, neither let there be anyone to have pity on his fatherless children.

Young's Literal Translation

He hath none to extend kindness, Nor is there one showing favour to his orphans.

Context

The Song of the Slandered

¹¹May the creditor seize all he owns, and strangers plunder the fruits of his labor. ¹²May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. ¹³May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation.

Summary

This verse reflects the betrayal experienced by the psalmist, where evil is repaid for good. It illustrates the pain of being falsely accused and mistreated by someone close, highlighting the anguish and injustice felt. Despite the suffering described, the psalmist turns to God for justice and deliverance, trusting in His righteousness to intervene on their behalf. This verse serves as a reminder of the reality of human betrayal and the importance of seeking God's justice and protection in times of trouble.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Let his posterity be cut off,.... As the seed of the wicked are said to be, Psa 37:28, or cut down, as a tree to the very root; as the Jewish nation was by the axe of God's judgment, which, John says, was laid to the root of the tree, and the blow just going to be given, as it was in a few years after, Mat 3:10 or, as the Targum, "let his end be for destruction;'' and so the Syriac version, "let their end be for destruction"; their last end, which it is said shall be cut off, and issue in death, eternal death; when the end of a good man is peace and eternal life, see Psa 37:37. And in the generation following let their name be blotted out: or, in another age (d); the next age, the third generation; meaning the name of the posterity of Judas, and the name of the people of the Jews, so as to be spoken of with honour and reputation; but, instead of that, they are for a taunt, a proverb, and a curse, in all places. (d) "in generatione altera", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.