Psalms 109:28
Psalms 109:28 in Multiple Translations
Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.
They may give curses but you give blessing; when they come up against me, put them to shame; but let your servant be glad.
When they curse me, you will bless me. When they attack me, you will defeat them. And I, your servant, will be happy.
Though they curse, yet thou wilt blesse: they shall arise and be confounded, but thy seruant shall reioyce.
They revile, and Thou dost bless, They have risen, and are ashamed, And Thy servant doth rejoice.
They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
They may curse me, but I ask that you bless me. Cause those who ◄persecute/cause problems for► me to be defeated and as a result to be disgraced/ashamed, and cause me to be glad/happy!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 109:28
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Psalms 109:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְקַֽלְלוּ
הֵמָּה֮
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
תְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
קָ֤מוּ
וַ/יֵּבֹ֗שׁוּ
וְֽ/עַבְדְּ/ךָ֥
יִשְׂמָֽח
יְקַֽלְלוּ
qâlal
H7043
to lighten
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
הֵמָּה֮
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
תְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
קָ֤מוּ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַ/יֵּבֹ֗שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וְֽ/עַבְדְּ/ךָ֥
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יִשְׂמָֽח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:28
יְקַֽלְלוּ
qâlal
H7043
"to lighten"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word qalal means to make something light or easy, but it can also mean to curse or bring into contempt. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) 1a2) to be swift 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant 1b3) to be lightly esteemed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make despicable 1c2) to curse 1d) (Pual) to be cursed 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make light, lighten 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour 1f) (Pilpel) 1f1) to shake 1f2) to whet 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abate, make bright, bring into contempt, (ac-) curse, despise, (be) ease(-y, -ier), (be a, make, make somewhat, move, seem a, set) light(-en, -er, -ly, -ly afflict, -ly esteem, thing), [idiom] slight(-ly), be swift(-er), (be, be more, make, re-) vile, whet. See also: Genesis 8:8; 2 Kings 3:18; Psalms 37:22.
הֵמָּה֮
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תְבָ֫רֵ֥ךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
קָ֤מוּ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
וַ/יֵּבֹ֗שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
וְֽ/עַבְדְּ/ךָ֥
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יִשְׂמָֽח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 109:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
- Sermons on Psalms 109:28
Context — The Song of the Slandered
26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.
27Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it.
28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.
29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. 30With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 23:20 | I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it. |
| 2 | John 16:22 | So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:17 | The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. |
| 4 | Numbers 22:12 | But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.” |
| 5 | Hebrews 12:2 | Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 16:10–13 | But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so. Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.” So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David. |
| 7 | Isaiah 65:13–16 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight. |
| 8 | Numbers 23:23 | For there is no spell against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What great things God has done!’ |
Psalms 109:28 Summary
This verse, Psalms 109:28, tells us that even when others speak badly of us or try to hurt us, God will still bless and take care of us. It's like what we see in Genesis 12:3, where God promises to bless those who bless us and curse those who curse us. We can trust that God will make things right in the end, and we can rejoice in Him, even when things seem tough, because He is our loving Father who cares for us, as seen in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:32.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God will bless despite the curse of others?
This verse, Psalms 109:28, shows that God's blessings are not dependent on the actions of others, and He can bring good out of any situation, as seen in Genesis 50:20 and Romans 8:28.
How can I trust that God will put my enemies to shame?
We can trust in God's sovereignty and justice, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate His people, as promised in Psalms 37:6 and Isaiah 54:17.
What is the significance of the contrast between the shame of enemies and the rejoicing of God's servant?
This contrast highlights the difference between those who trust in God and those who oppose Him, with the latter facing shame and the former experiencing joy, as seen in Psalms 32:11 and Proverbs 28:12.
How can I apply this verse to my life when facing opposition or persecution?
By trusting in God's promise to bless and vindicate us, we can rejoice in the midst of trials, knowing that He is working all things for our good, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:10 and 1 Peter 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing opposition or persecution, and how can I trust in God's promise to bless me in the midst of these trials?
- How can I practically rejoice in the Lord, even when faced with difficult circumstances, and what does this look like in my daily life?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty and justice, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate me and put my enemies to shame?
- In what ways can I reflect the character of God's servant in this verse, and how can I cultivate a heart of rejoicing and trust in the midst of adversity?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:28
Let them curse, but bless thou,.... Let them curse me, as Shimei did David, the type of Christ; let them curse themselves, as they did; or my people: or "let them be cursed", as the Syriac version;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:28
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
Let them curse; I can patiently bear their curses, as being causeless, and fully compensated by thy blessing. Or, they do and will curse, I expect nothing else from them. Arise, i.e. bestir themselves against me. Both God and men are oft said to arise when they enter upon any undertaking, as 21:4, &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
Psalms 109:28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.Ver. 28. Let them curse, but bless thou] Yea, the rather, as 2 Samuel 16:12; and I wot well that those whom thou blessest shall be blessed, as Isaac once said of his son Jacob, Genesis 27:33. When they arise] To plead their own cause, causa excidant.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
(28-31) It is impossible not to notice the anti-climax in these verses, if they are spoken by the same person as Psalms 109:16-20, and directed against the same enemies, of whom the one there singled out is the prominent figure. It is not only that the effect is weakened by the change back to the plural number, but the same imprecations are repeated in a diluted and modified form. But perhaps in Psalms 109:28 we should drop the optative, and read, “they will curse, but thou dost bless.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
Verse 28. Let them curse, but bless thou] See on Psalms 109:20: Of the mode of interpretation recommended there, this verse gives additional proof.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:28
28. They may curse, but thou wilt bless: They arise and are put to shame, but thy servant shall rejoice. They and thou are emphatically contrasted.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:28
Let them curse, but bless thou - See Psalms 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:28
28. Let them curse, but bless thou—Hebrew, They will curse and thou wilt bless.
Sermons on Psalms 109:28
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Bearing the Sting by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the importance of bearing misunderstandings and unkind judgments with grace, highlighting how trials reveal the true nature of our character. He empha |
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Error of Balamm - Part 2 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Balaam and Balak from the Bible. Balaam is asked by Balak to curse the enemies of Israel, but instead, he blesses them as directe |
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Heaven's View of Our Failures by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Balaam and the Israelites in the book of Numbers. Balaam, a prophet, sees a vision from God and falls down in awe. He describes |
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Claiming the Power That Is in Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority that believers have in Christ. He encourages the congregation to claim this power and not be hindered by the forces |
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His Light Shines by Basilea Schlink | This sermon focuses on the darkness that may surround us during Christmas, whether in the world situation or in our personal relationships and hearts. It highlights the prophecy of |
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Christ Our Advocate by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking understanding when studying the Bible. He shares a story about a Jewish boy who was supposed t |
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Prayer and Revival - Part 3 by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of J.B. Earle, a preacher who initially struggled to see any response or conversions in his sermons. Frustrated, Earle decided to preac |