Psalm 109:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 109[a]
Prayer of a Person Falsely Accused
1 For the leader. A psalm of David.
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- Psalm 109 A lament notable for the length and vehemence of its prayer against evildoers (Ps 109:6–20); the cry to God (Ps 109:1) and the complaint (Ps 109:22–25) are brief in comparison. The psalmist is apparently the victim of a slander campaign, potentially devastating in a society where reputation and honor are paramount. In the emotional perspective of the Psalm, there are only two types of people: the wicked and their poor victims. The psalmist is a poor victim (Ps 109:22, 31) and by that fact a friend of God and enemy of the wicked. The psalmist seeks vindication not on the basis of personal virtue but because of God’s promise to protect the poor.
Psalm 109:1
New International Version
Psalm 109
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
Psalm 109:1
New King James Version
Plea for Judgment of False Accusers
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
109 Do(A) not keep silent,
O God of my praise!
Jeremiah 17:14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Prayer for Vengeance
14 Heal me, Lord, that I may be healed;
save me, that I may be saved,
for you are my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
New International Version
Jeremiah 17:14
New King James Version
Jeremiah Prays for Deliverance
14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
Save me, and I shall be saved,
For (A)You are my praise.
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