Psalm 109:4

Translations

Modern

In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.

Traditional

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

Literal

In exchange for my love they accuse me, and I am of prayer;

Latin

Pro eo ut me diligerent, detrahebant mihi; ego autem orabam.

Original

Hebrew

English

In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.

Notes

Psalms 109:4–5

The psalmist shows kindness and godliness (see Psalm 35:12–14), but faces stubborn opposition and hatred.

Psalms 109:1–31

The psalmist starts this lament by accusing his accusers of repaying good with evil (Psalm 109:1–5). At the end of the psalm, he prays to the Lord, seeking protection (Psalm 109:21–25) and vengeance (109:26–31).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering

Related verses

Psalm 38:20
Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.
Psalm 69:12–13
Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
Psalm 35:7
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Psalm 55:16–17
But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
Luke 6:11–12
But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
Psalm 35:12
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
John 10:32
But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
2 Corinthians 12:15
And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
2 Samuel 15:31–32
Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”
2 Samuel 13:39
And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.

Glossary

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Believing Lies Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Fasting in Prayer for Himself and his Adversaries Ingratitude: David's Companions to David Ingratitude: should be Met With: Prayers Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Not Being Offended Prayerfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

Psalm 109:4

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