Parallel Verses New International Version He loved to pronounce a curse-- may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing-- may it be far from him. King James Bible As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. Darby Bible Translation And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him. World English Bible Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn't delight in blessing, and it was far from him. Young's Literal Translation And he loveth reviling, and it meeteth him, And he hath not delighted in blessing, And it is far from him. Psalm 109:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAs he loved cursing, so let it come unto him - The Jews said, when crucifying our Lord, His blood be upon us and our children! Never was an imprecation more dreadfully fulfilled. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Psalm 52:4,5 You love all devouring words, O you deceitful tongue... Library Psalm. Cix. 21. ; Micah, vi. 9Psalm. cix. 21.; Micah, vi. 9. Sweet is Thy mercy, O my God! When humbled at Thy feet, I learn the lessons of Thy rod, Thy mercy, Lord, is sweet. For Thou dost not in wrath chastise, But when I go astray, "Return," a voice behind me cries, "Walk here;--this is the way." Impatient of Thine easy yoke, If heedless yet I roam, Some sharp affliction, with a stroke Of kindness, warns me home. That godly sorrow then I feel, Which nothing can control, Until the hand that wounded, heal, That bruised me, … James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns Prayer The Destruction of Jerusalem Psalms Cross References Matthew 7:2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Proverbs 14:14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. Ezekiel 35:9 I will make you desolate forever; your towns will not be inhabited. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Blessing Curse Curses Cursing Delight Delighted Far Found Loved Meeteth Pleasure Pronounce RevilingJump to Next Blessing Curse Curses Cursing Delight Delighted Far Found Loved Meeteth Pleasure Pronounce RevilingLinks Psalm 109:17 NIVPsalm 109:17 NLT Psalm 109:17 ESV Psalm 109:17 NASB Psalm 109:17 KJV Psalm 109:17 Bible Apps Psalm 109:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:17 French Bible Psalm 109:17 German Bible Psalm 109:17 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |