Psalms 109:18 Meaning and Explanation
“As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 109:18
Cursing moves from external speech to internal consumption.
What Does Psalms 109:18 Mean?
The image shifts from external to internal: cursing was the enemy's choice of dress—his outer identity. Now the psalmist prays it will soak inward, becoming as inescapable as water absorbed into the body or oil soaked into bone.
This reversal suggests that the enemy's own words and malice will become part of his very being, inseparable from his essence. He will not escape the consequences of what he has loved and spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:18
What does Psalms 109:18 mean?
As the enemy clothed himself in cursing as with a garment, may cursing penetrate him deeply like water and oil.
What is the context of Psalms 109:18?
Cursing moves from external speech to internal consumption.