Psalms 109:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →May the psalmist's enemies be clothed in shame and wrapped in their own confusion as a permanent garment.
The Context of Psalms 109:29
The final imprecation summarizes the enemy's fate in shame.
What Does Psalms 109:29 Mean?
As the psalmist prayed earlier that curses would clothe his enemies like a garment, now he prays shame will do the same. Shame and confusion become the enemy's permanent attire.
'Cover themselves with their own confusion' suggests they will be trapped in their own dishonor. They will have created their own ruin through their wickedness, and that ruin will be as visible and inescapable as a mantle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:29
What does Psalms 109:29 mean?
May the psalmist's enemies be clothed in shame and wrapped in their own confusion as a permanent garment.
What is the context of Psalms 109:29?
The final imprecation summarizes the enemy's fate in shame.