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Psalms 109:8

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

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

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

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

10 May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes.

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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 his days be few; may another take his position.
KJV
Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
WEB
Let his days be few. Let another take his office.
ASV
Let his days be few; [And] let another take his office.
DARBY
Let his days be few, let another take his office;
BLB
May his days be few; may another take his position!
ÅB
La hans dager bli få, la en annen få hans embede!
OTB
Måtte hans dager bli få;
Måtte en annen overta hans stilling.
B1930
La hans dager bli få, la en annen få hans embede!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Acts 1:16–26

    “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

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  • Psalms 55:23

    But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

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  • Matthew 27:5

    So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

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