Psalms 109:7
Psalms 109:7 in Multiple Translations
When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
When he is judged, let the decision go against him; and may his prayer become sin.
When he is judged and sentenced, may he be found guilty. Let his prayers be counted as sins.
Whe he shalbe iudged, let him be condemned, and let his praier be turned into sinne.
In his being judged, he goeth forth wicked, And his prayer is for sin.
When he is judged, let him come out guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
He shall drink of the torrent in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
And cause that when the trial ends, the judge will declare that he is guilty, and that even his prayer will be considered to be a sin.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 109:7
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Psalms 109:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ֭/הִשָּׁ֣פְט/וֹ
יֵצֵ֣א
רָשָׁ֑ע
וּ֝/תְפִלָּת֗/וֹ
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
לַֽ/חֲטָאָֽה
בְּ֭/הִשָּׁ֣פְט/וֹ
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
יֵצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
רָשָׁ֑ע
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
וּ֝/תְפִלָּת֗/וֹ
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
Conj | N-fs | Suff
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
לַֽ/חֲטָאָֽה
chăṭâʼâh
H2401
sin
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:7
בְּ֭/הִשָּׁ֣פְט/וֹ
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
יֵצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
רָשָׁ֑ע
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
וּ֝/תְפִלָּת֗/וֹ
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לַֽ/חֲטָאָֽה
chăṭâʼâh
H2401
"sin"
Prep | N-fs
This word means a sin or an offense, and also a sacrifice made to atone for that sin. It is used in the Bible to describe the sin offerings made by the Israelites. The KJV translates it as 'sin' or 'sin offering'.
Definition: 1) sin, sin offering 1a) sin 1b) sin offering Aramaic equivalent: chat.ta.ah (חַטָּאָה "sin offering" H2402)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: sin (offering). See also: Genesis 20:9; 2 Kings 17:21; Psalms 32:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:7
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- Context
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- Psalms 109:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
- Sermons on Psalms 109:7
Context — The Song of the Slandered
5They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
6Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
7When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.
8May his days be few; may another take his position. 9May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 28:9 | Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. |
| 2 | Proverbs 21:27 | The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent! |
| 3 | Proverbs 15:8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 4 | Galatians 3:10 | All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 66:3 | Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. |
| 6 | Isaiah 1:15 | When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. |
| 7 | Romans 3:19 | Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. |
| 8 | Matthew 23:13 | Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 15:7–8 | After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’ ” |
Psalms 109:7 Summary
This verse is talking about someone who has done wrong and is now going to be judged for it, as seen in Psalms 109:5-6. The psalmist is saying that when this person is tried, they should be found guilty, and their prayers should not be heard by God because they are sinful. This is not about getting revenge, but about wanting God's justice to happen, like it says in Deuteronomy 32:4. It's a reminder that God sees everything and will deal with those who do wrong, and we can trust Him to make things right, as promised in Romans 12:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the psalmist seem to be calling for judgment and guilt upon someone?
The psalmist is not seeking revenge, but rather justice, as seen in Psalms 109:5 where it says they repay him evil for good, and hatred for his love, which is a violation of the principles found in Proverbs 24:17-18.
Is it right to wish for someone's prayer to be regarded as sin?
In this context, the psalmist is not wishing evil upon someone, but rather that God would see the wickedness of the person's heart, as stated in Psalms 109:7, and deal with them accordingly, much like in Jeremiah 11:14 where God says He will not listen to the prayers of those who have turned away from Him.
How does this verse relate to the concept of imprecatory prayers?
This verse is an example of an imprecatory prayer, where the psalmist is calling upon God to bring judgment upon the wicked, which is a common theme in the Psalms, such as in Psalms 69:22-28, and is not necessarily a call for personal revenge, but rather a desire for God's justice to be upheld.
Can we apply this verse to our own lives and relationships?
While we should not seek to condemn others, we can apply the principle of desiring justice and righteousness to prevail, as seen in Micah 6:8, and trust that God will deal with the wicked and vindicate the righteous, as promised in Psalms 37:28-29 and Romans 12:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be repaying evil for good, and how can I change my actions to reflect God's love?
- How can I trust God's justice and timing when I see wickedness prevailing in my life or in the world around me?
- In what ways can I be praying for God's justice and righteousness to be upheld, rather than seeking personal revenge or vindication?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of prayer and God's response to the wicked, as seen in Jeremiah 7:16 and 11:14?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:7
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned,.... When he shall be arraigned at the bar of his own conscience, and be charged with the sin of which he is guilty, let conscience, which is as a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:7
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
When he shall be judged; when he shall be called to an account, and his cause examined before thy tribunal. Let his prayer become sin, i.e. be turned into sin, or be imputed to him as his sin, or be as unavailable with God for his relief as his sins. When he makes supplication to his Judge, as Job speaks, , for pity and pardon, let him be the more provoked and enraged by it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
Psalms 109:7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.Ver. 7. When he shall be judged] Let him be cast in all his suits, causa excidat. And let his prayer become sin] Quot apud iudicem preces adhibebit tot sibi mulctas aecersat, If he beg favour of the judge, let it be the worse for him, as it befell Haman, Esther 7:7-8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
(7) When he shall be judged.—Literally, in his being judged. (See margin.) The meaning is, “may he go out of court a condemned man.” Let his prayer become sin.—If this clause stood by itself, the most natural way would be to give “prayer” and “sin” their usual sense, and see in it the horrible hope that the man’s prayer to God for mercy would be reckoned as “sin.” That such was the result of the performance of religious rites by a wicked man was, it is true, a thought familiar to the Hebrew. (See, in addition to the marginal reference, Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 21:27.) But the judgment just spoken of is that of an earthly tribunal. Hence we must render here, let his prayer be an offence, that is, instead of procuring him a mitigation of his sentence, let it rather provoke the unscrupulous judge to make it heavier. For sin in this sense of offence, see Ecclesiastes 10:4, and comp. 1 Kings 1:21.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
Verse 7. Let him be condemned] יצא רשע yetse rasha. "Let him come out a wicked man;" that is let his wickedness be made manifest. Let his prayer become sin.] Thus paraphrased by Calmet: "Let him be accused, convicted, and condemned, and let the defence which he brings for his justification only serve to deepen his guilt, and hasten his condemnation." I once more apprise the reader, that if these are not the words of David's enemies against himself, (see on Psalms 109:20,) they are prophetic denunciations against a rebellious and apostate person or people, hardened in crime, and refusing to return to God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:7
7. When he is Judged, he shall come out guilty] Lit. wicked: he will be shewn to be what he is and condemned accordingly. Cp. Psalms 37:33. and his prayer shall be held as a sin] This cannot mean that his plea to the judge or to his accuser (Matthew 18:26) will be regarded as an aggravation of his offence, for the word for prayer is never used of requests made to men; but that when he cries to God for help, his prayer will only be regarded as a sin and find no hearing. Terrible as this statement is, it is only in accord with the teaching of many other passages. See Psalms 66:18 ff.; Proverbs 1:28 ff; Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 21:27; Proverbs 28:9; Isaiah 1:15. A prayer, wrung from the wicked man in his extremity, and prompted by no true penitence, would only be an appeal to God to take the part of the wicked, to the confusion of the moral order of the world. The Versions and commentators generally ignore the fact that the verb in the second line is not in the optative (jussive) form let it be held, but a simple future (imperfect), it shall be held: and presumably the verb in the first line is also to be translated as a future not an optative, though in this case no distinctive form exists.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:7
When he shall be judged ... - When for his offences he shall be arraigned.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:7
7. When he shall be judged—The narrative shows that it is of human courts, not the divine tribunal, that David speaks. Let him be condemned—Literally, He shall go out [from court] guilty.
Sermons on Psalms 109:7
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Three Priorities for Revival by Lou Sutera | The video discussed the three priorities for revival. The first priority is to recognize that revival itself must be a priority and that there is no other hope. The second priority |
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"Be Ye Doers of the Word" Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the consequences of despising the Word of God, warning against trusting in oppression and perverseness. It highlights the importance of humbling oneself befo |
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A Danger Signal: Unanswered Prayer by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a strong prayer life and experiencing answered prayers. He encourages listeners to be aware of the danger signals an |
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Hindered Prayer by John R. Rice | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a powerful church service where many people came to hear the word of God. He confesses to having left out important par |
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The Essential Work of the Holy Spirit by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a strong prayer life and experiencing answered prayers. He encourages listeners to be aware of the danger signals an |
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Regulating Various Activities by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses various aspects of life and society based on the teachings of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of diligence and taking care of on |
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Prevailing Prayer - God Always Triumphs by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the significance of prevailing prayer, highlighting three keys: perseverance in prayer, knowing who you are praying to, and humbling yourself to be heard b |