Psalms 109:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

Bible in Basic English

Let it be to him as a robe which he puts on, let it be like a band which is round him at all times.

Free Bible Version

May his curses stick to him like clothing, may they be pulled tight around him like a belt.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Let it be vnto him as a garment to couer him, and for a girdle, wherewith he shalbe alway girded.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.

Translation for Translators

Cause that those terrible things will cling to him like his clothes and be around him like the belt that he wears every day.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

May his curses be to him like the clothes he wears to cover himself, like the belt he always wears.

Noah Webster Bible

Let it be to him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle with which he is girded continually.

World English Bible

Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.

Young's Literal Translation

It is to him as apparel — he covereth himself, And for a continual girdle he girdeth it on.

Context

The Song of the Slandered

¹⁸The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. ¹⁹May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. ²⁰May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.

Summary

This verse reflects the psalmist's distress and anguish as he cries out to God for help in the face of his enemies' false accusations and mistreatment. Despite being wronged, the psalmist chooses to turn to God in prayer rather than seeking revenge or taking matters into his own hands. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's justice and vindication in times of trouble, trusting in His righteousness to prevail over the schemes of the wicked. The psalmist's example encourages believers to seek refuge in God's faithfulness and sovereignty, even in the midst of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord,.... Who were so many Satans, as the word used signifies; and Judas particularly is called a devil; and of the same malevolent and diabolical disposition were the Jews in general, Joh 6:70 and what is before imprecated upon them is the just recompence of reward for their hatred to Christ and ill usage of him. And of them that speak evil against my soul; or "life" (f); in order to take it away, as did the false witnesses that rose up against him, and the Jews who charged him with sedition and blasphemy. (f) "contra vitam meam", Gejerus.

Psalms 109:19

The Song of the Slandered

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Berean Standard Bible

May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

Bible in Basic English

Let it be to him as a robe which he puts on, let it be like a band which is round him at all times.

Free Bible Version

May his curses stick to him like clothing, may they be pulled tight around him like a belt.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Let it be vnto him as a garment to couer him, and for a girdle, wherewith he shalbe alway girded.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.

Translation for Translators

Cause that those terrible things will cling to him like his clothes and be around him like the belt that he wears every day.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

May his curses be to him like the clothes he wears to cover himself, like the belt he always wears.

Noah Webster Bible

Let it be to him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle with which he is girded continually.

World English Bible

Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.

Young's Literal Translation

It is to him as apparel — he covereth himself, And for a continual girdle he girdeth it on.