Psalms 109:5
Psalms 109:5
“And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist's kindness has been repaid with cruelty and hostility.
Context
Emphasizing the ingratitude and injustice of the attacks.
What Does Psalms 109:5 Mean?
This verse crystallizes the injustice: the psalmist gave good, received evil; offered love, received hatred. The parallel structure underscores the stark reversal and ingratitude of his opponents.
Such betrayal by those to whom one has shown kindness is a recurring biblical lament. The psalmist's complaint rests on the expectation that goodness should be met with reciprocal respect, not malice.