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Psalm 109:17 KJV
Psalms · chapter 109 · verse 17
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.Psalm 109:17 · King James Version
Psalm 109:17 in context
15Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
16Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
17As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
18As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.
19Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- delightedchâphêtsproperly, to incline toH2654 →
- blessingBᵉrâkâhbenedictionH1293 →
- cursingqᵉlâlâhvilificationH7045 →
- lovedʼâhabto have affection forH157 →
- comebôwʼto go or comeH935 →
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