Psalms 109:4

What does Psalms 109:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 109:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For my love they give me back hate; but I have given myself to prayer.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For my love they oppose me, and I--prayer!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For my love they are mine adversaries; but I [give myself unto] prayer.

Context

v.3They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause.

v.4This passage

v.5And they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 23:34

    And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

  • Psalms 69:12

    They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.

  • Psalms 38:20

    They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:15

    And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?

  • Daniel 6:10

    And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem); and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

  • Psalms 35:12

    They reward me evil for good, Tothe bereaving of my soul.

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