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Psalms 109:21 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver "
Psalms 109:21
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within
I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust.
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Psalms 109:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;"
Psalms 109:2
"For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue."
Psalms 109:3
"They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause."
Psalms 109:4
"For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer."
Psalms 109:5
"And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love."
Psalms 109:6
"Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand."
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