Psalms 109:17 Meaning and Explanation
“As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemy loved cursing; so let cursing return to him; he rejected blessing, so let blessing be far from him.
The Context of Psalms 109:17
The law of reciprocity applied to the enemy's choices.
What Does Psalms 109:17 Mean?
The poetic principle is precise: as he sowed, so shall he reap. The enemy chose cursing and rejected blessing, and the psalmist asks that his own choice be executed against him by God.
This verse expresses a fundamental biblical conviction that words and wishes have spiritual weight. The enemy's love of cursing reveals his heart; the psalmist trusts God to honor that revelation with a corresponding judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:17
What does Psalms 109:17 mean?
The enemy loved cursing; so let cursing return to him; he rejected blessing, so let blessing be far from him.
What is the context of Psalms 109:17?
The law of reciprocity applied to the enemy's choices.