Psalms 109:3

Psalms 109:3 Meaning and Explanation

They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

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His accusers surround him with hateful words for no justified reason.

The Context of Psalms 109:3

Continuing description of coordinated hostility.

What Does Psalms 109:3 Mean?

'Compassed me about' evokes an encirclement—many voices closing in from all sides. The psalmist emphasizes the coordinated nature of the attack, suggesting organized opposition rather than isolated complaints.

By stating they fought without cause, he claims innocence. He has done nothing to provoke this enmity, making the attacks unjust and intensifying his appeal for God's intervention.

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What does Psalms 109:3 mean?

His accusers surround him with hateful words for no justified reason.

What is the context of Psalms 109:3?

Continuing description of coordinated hostility.

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