Psalms 109:12

Psalms 109:12 Meaning and Explanation

Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

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May no one show compassion to the enemy or care for his orphaned children.

The Context of Psalms 109:12

Social isolation and the withdrawal of community support.

What Does Psalms 109:12 Mean?

Mercy and favor were essential to survival in ancient Israel. The psalmist asks for complete social isolation—no helper, no advocate, no kinsman-redeemer to restore the family's standing.

This returns to the theme of v. 9: the enemy's children will be orphaned and abandoned. But now the psalmist calls for the community itself to withhold aid, intensifying the isolation as a form of divine justice.

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What does Psalms 109:12 mean?

May no one show compassion to the enemy or care for his orphaned children.

What is the context of Psalms 109:12?

Social isolation and the withdrawal of community support.

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