Psalms 109:19

What does Psalms 109:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 109:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let it be to him as a robe which he puts on, let it be like a band which is round him at all times.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

It is to him as apparel--he covereth himself, And for a continual girdle he girdeth it on.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let it be unto him as a garment with which he covereth himself, and for a girdle wherewith he is constantly girded.

Context

v.18He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.

v.19This passage

v.20This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 109:29

    Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

  • Psalms 132:18

    His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.

  • Psalms 35:26

    Let them be put to shame and confounded together that rejoice at my hurt: Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me.

  • Psalms 109:18

    He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.

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