Psalm 109:20 “May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil…”

Psalm 109:20

May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

World English Bible

This is the reward of my adversaries from the LORD, of those who speak evil against my soul.

American Standard Version

This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let this be the rewarde of mine aduersarie from the Lord, and of them, that speake euill against my soule.

Darby Translation

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

Young's Literal Translation

This [is] the wage of mine accusers from Jehovah, And of those speaking evil against my soul.

Bible in Basic English

Let this be the reward given to my haters from the Lord, and to those who say evil of my soul.

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Cross references

“Let this”

1 Kings 2:44 Psalm 2:12 Psalm 21:8–12 Psalm 110:1 2 Samuel 17:23 2 Samuel 18:32

1 Kings 2:44 · BSB

The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 21:8–12 · BSB

Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.

Psalm 110:1 · BSB

The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

2 Samuel 17:23 · BSB

When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

2 Samuel 18:32 · BSB

The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.”

“them”

Matthew 11:19 Matthew 12:24 Mark 9:39 1 Corinthians 12:3 Matthew 26:66 Matthew 26:67

Matthew 11:19 · BSB

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

Matthew 12:24 · BSB

But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

Mark 9:39 · BSB

“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.

1 Corinthians 12:3 · BSB

Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 26:66 · BSB

What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

Matthew 26:67 · BSB

Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

Also

2 Timothy 4:14 Psalm 94:23 Psalm 71:10

2 Timothy 4:14 · BSB

Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

Psalm 94:23 · BSB

He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.

Psalm 71:10 · BSB

For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.

21But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.

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