Psalms 109:29

"They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the contrast between worldly and divine judgment. It suggests that while adversaries may seek to curse and shame believers, ultimately those who remain faithful will find joy and vindication, as God's blessings endure even in the face of opposition.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame -Let confusion and disappointment seem to cover them, so as to constitute a garment. See the notes atPsalms 109:18-19. They had “clothed themselves with cursing”Psalms 109:18, and the prayer now is, that the covering of shame might be as complete and entire. And let them cover themselves with their own confusion as with a mantle -As with an outer garment - the mantle or robe - which they might wrap all round them. Let it be so abundant that they may entirely wrap their person in it. Let their confusion correspond with their sin in the fullest manner.

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