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Psalms 109:7

5 They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

6 Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.

When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.

8 May his days be few; may another take his position.

9 May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.

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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
When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.
KJV
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
WEB
When he is judged, let him come out guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.
ASV
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
DARBY
When he shall be judged, let him go out guilty, and let his prayer become sin;
BLB
In his being judged, may he go forth [as] wicked, and let his prayer come to be as sin.
ÅB
Når han dømmes, da la ham gå ut som skyldig, og la hans bønn bli til synd!
OTB
Når han blir dømt, må han bli funnet skyldig,
Og la hans bønn bli betraktet som synd.
B1930
Når han dømmes, da la ham gå ut som skyldig, og la hans bønn bli til synd!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 28:9

    Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

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  • Proverbs 21:27

    The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!

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  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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  • Galatians 3:10

    All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

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  • Matthew 23:13

    Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

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  • Isaiah 66:3

    Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations.

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  • 2 Samuel 15:7–8

    After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD.

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  • Isaiah 1:15

    When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

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