Psalms 109:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 109:11
Economic ruin is invoked as part of the judgment.
What Does Psalms 109:11 Mean?
The extortioner represents relentless debt collection; strangers represent those outside the family with no obligation of loyalty. The enemy will lose both inherited and earned wealth to outsiders.
This curse mirrors economic injustice: as the enemy may have oppressed others financially, the psalmist asks that his own wealth be stripped away. The impotence of watching strangers profit from one's labor compounds the humiliation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:11
What does Psalms 109:11 mean?
May creditors seize the enemy's wealth and strangers plunder his earnings.
What is the context of Psalms 109:11?
Economic ruin is invoked as part of the judgment.