Psalms 109:17
What does Psalms 109:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 109:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As he took pleasure in cursing, so let it come on him; and as he had no delight in blessing, let it be far from him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he loveth reviling, and it meeteth him, And he hath not delighted in blessing, And it is far from him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 35:6
therefore, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: since thou hast not hated blood, therefore blood shall pursue thee.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
- Psalms 59:12
Forthe sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, Let them even be taken in their pride, And for cursing and lying which they speak.
- Revelation 16:6
for they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and blood hast thou given them to drink: they are worthy.
- Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good manshall be satisfiedfrom himself.
- Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.
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