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Psalms 109:19

17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

18 As 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.

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

20 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

21 But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.
KJV
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
WEB
Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.
ASV
Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
DARBY
Let it be unto him as a garment with which he covereth himself, and for a girdle wherewith he is constantly girded.
BLB
May it be for him like the garment wrapped about him, and continually as a belt he girds on.
ÅB
La den være ham som en kappe som han dekker seg med, og som et belte som han alltid omgjorder seg med!
OTB
Måtte det være for ham som et plagg han vikler rundt seg,
Og som et belte han stadig bærer.
B1930
La den være ham som et klædebon som han dekker sig med, og som et belte som han alltid omgjorder sig med!

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  • Psalms 109:29

    Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

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  • Psalms 35:26

    Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

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  • Psalms 132:18

    His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

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  • Psalms 109:18

    As 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.

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