Psalms 109:19

Psalms 109:19 Meaning and Explanation

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

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May the curse cling to the enemy constantly, as clothing that cannot be removed.

The Context of Psalms 109:19

The curse becomes permanent attire.

What Does Psalms 109:19 Mean?

A garment and girdle are always present, touching the skin, inseparable from daily life. The psalmist prays that the curse will become this constant, inescapable companion.

Unlike temporary afflictions, this curse is chronic and intimate. The enemy will wear it from waking to sleep, unable to shed it or step outside its grip—a perpetual reminder of the judgment.

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What does Psalms 109:19 mean?

May the curse cling to the enemy constantly, as clothing that cannot be removed.

What is the context of Psalms 109:19?

The curse becomes permanent attire.

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