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it entered into his body like water, into his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/109.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Cursing is as natural to him as his clothing, or the water he drinks, or the rich food he eats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/109.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/109.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/109.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, So let it enter his body like water, And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/109.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it entered his body like water, And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it entered into his body like water And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it entered into his body like water, And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/109.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But he clothed himself with cursing as his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/109.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it seeped into his inner self like water And like [anointing] oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/109.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He wore cursing like his coat — let it enter his body like water and go into his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/109.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He wore cursing like his coat— let it enter his body like water and go into his bones like oil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/109.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/109.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He cursed others more often than he dressed himself. Let his curses strike him deep, just as water and olive oil soak through to our bones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/109.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, and it came into his inward parts like water, and like oil into his bones. Let it be unto him as the raiment<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/109.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He wore cursing as though it were clothing, so cursing entered his body like water and his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/109.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He cursed as naturally as he dressed himself; may his own curses soak into his body like water and into his bones like oil! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/109.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He wore curses like a garment— may they enter his inner being like water and his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/109.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/109.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/109.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment. It came into his inward parts like water, like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/109.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/109.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment. It came into his inward parts like water, like oil into his bones. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/109.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he puts on reviling as his robe, "" And it comes in as water into his midst, "" And as oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/109.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he putteth on reviling as his robe, And it cometh in as water into his midst, And as oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/109.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will put on cursing as his garment, and it shall come into his midst as water, and as oil into his bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/109.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he loved cursing, and it shall come unto him: and he would not have blessing, and it shall be far from him. And he put on cursing, like a garment: and it went in like water into his entrails, and like oil in his bones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/109.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 108:18>And he loved a curse, and it came to him. And he was unwilling to have a blessing, and it went far from him. And he clothed himself with curses like a garment, and it entered his inner self like water, and it entered his bones like oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/109.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May cursing clothe him like a robe; may it enter his belly like water, his bones like oil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/109.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He clothed himself with cursing as his coat, may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/109.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They clothed themselves with cursing like armor; it penetrated into them like water, like oil into their bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/109.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they wore curses like a supply of arms and they entered into them like waters and like oil into their bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/109.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He clothed himself also with cursing as with his raiment, And it is come into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/109.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Yea, he put on cursing as a garment, and it is come as water into his bowels, and as oil into his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/109-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14088" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">The Song of the Slandered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7045.htm" title="7045: qə·lā·lāh (N-fs) -- A curse. From qalal; vilification.">The cursing that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: way·yil·baš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">he wore</a> <a href="/hebrew/4055.htm" title="4055: kə·mad·dōw (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or med; from madad; properly, extent, i.e. Height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture; also a carpet.">like a coat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">may it soak into</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">his body</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ḵam·ma·yim (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">like water,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6106.htm" title="6106: bə·‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Bone, substance, self. From atsam; a bone; by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. Selfsame.">and into his bones</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: wə·ḵaš·še·men (Conj-w, Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">like oil.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a></span><br />For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a></span><br />He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a></span><br />God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a></span><br />For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Revelation 16:6</a></span><br />For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Proverbs 11:27</a></span><br />He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/4-8.htm">Job 4:8</a></span><br />As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-15.htm">Obadiah 1:15</a></span><br />For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a></span><br />Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.</p><p class="hdg">as he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Psalm 73:6</a></b></br> Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them <i>as</i> a garment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></b></br> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment <i>was</i> as a robe and a diadem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8,12</a></b></br> But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth… </p><p class="hdg">so let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Numbers 5:22,27</a></b></br> And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make <i>thy</i> belly to swell, and <i>thy</i> thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-12.htm">Job 20:12-16,20-23</a></b></br> Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, <i>though</i> he hide it under his tongue; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-24.htm">Matthew 26:24</a></b></br> The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.</p><p class="hdg">into his bowels.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/73-4.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/102-5.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/psalms/71-6.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/psalms/102-26.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/psalms/102-24.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/105-15.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/102-26.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/107-35.htm">Water</a> <a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/109-24.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/109-24.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/songs/5-4.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/songs/5-3.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-10.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Inward</a> <a href="/psalms/109-22.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-2.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/114-8.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 109</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-1.htm">David complains of his slanderous enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">He shows their sin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">He promises thankfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/109.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/109.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The cursing that he wore like a coat</b><br>This phrase suggests that the individual in question is enveloped in cursing, much like a garment that covers the entire body. In biblical times, clothing was a significant part of one's identity and social status. The imagery of wearing cursing like a coat implies that the person is not only surrounded by curses but also identified by them. This can be seen as a reflection of the consequences of living a life contrary to God's will, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings and curses are outlined based on obedience or disobedience to God's commandments. The coat imagery also connects to the idea of being clothed in righteousness or unrighteousness, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, where righteousness is described as a garment.<p><b>may it soak into his body like water</b><br>Water is a vital element in the Bible, often symbolizing life, cleansing, and the Holy Spirit. However, in this context, water represents the pervasive and penetrating nature of the curse. Just as water can seep into every part of the body, the curse is intended to infiltrate every aspect of the person's life. This imagery highlights the inescapable and consuming nature of divine judgment when one is separated from God's protection. The idea of water soaking into the body can also be contrasted with the living water that Jesus offers in <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>, which brings eternal life rather than destruction.<p><b>and into his bones like oil</b><br>Oil in the Bible is frequently associated with anointing, healing, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. It was used in ancient Israel for anointing kings and priests, symbolizing God's blessing and empowerment. However, in this verse, oil represents the deep penetration of the curse into the very structure of the person's being, much like oil that seeps into bones. This suggests a profound and lasting impact, affecting the individual's strength and vitality. The contrast here is with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which brings life and empowerment, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> when David is anointed by Samuel. The imagery of oil in the bones can also be seen as a perversion of the intended purpose of oil, turning what is meant for blessing into a vehicle for judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Psalm 109</a>, David is expressing a deep lament and plea for justice against his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>The psalm speaks against those who have wronged David, using deceit and curses against him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and deliverer whom David calls upon for justice and vindication.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which the psalm was written, where curses and blessings held significant spiritual and social weight.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist's_adversaries.htm">The Psalmist's Adversaries</a></b><br>Those who are characterized by their malicious intent and actions against the psalmist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words can deeply affect both the speaker and the recipient. Just as curses can permeate one's being, so can blessings. Believers are called to speak life and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_armor.htm">Spiritual Armor</a></b><br>Just as David's enemies wore cursing like a coat, Christians are encouraged to "put on" the armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The imagery of curses entering like water and oil suggests the pervasive and penetrating nature of sin. Believers must guard their hearts and minds against such influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>David's reliance on God for justice reminds believers to trust in God's timing and righteousness rather than seeking personal revenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a></b><br>While the psalm reflects a plea for justice, the New Testament calls believers to transformation through Christ, who empowers us to bless rather than curse.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_109.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 109</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_numbers_5_about_an_abortion_ritual.htm">Does Numbers 5 describe a ritual related to abortion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_9_conflict_with_other_miracles.htm">In Job 5:9, does the claim of God performing countless marvels conflict with documented miracles (or lack thereof) in other biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_109_17-18_contradict_forgiveness.htm">In Psalm 109:17-18, does the invocation of curses contradict teachings elsewhere in Scripture promoting forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/109.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalm 10:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/59-12.htm">Psalm 59:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-4.htm">Psalm 62:4</a>). Extreme malevolence vents itself in curses, which tend to become frequent, and, so to speak, habitual. <span class="cmt_word">So let it come</span>; rather, <span class="accented">so it cams</span>, or <span class="accented">so it will come. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Into his bowels like water</span>. Dr. Kay sees here an allusion to the "water of cursing" which was drunk by the woman whose husband taxed her with unfaithfulness (<a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Numbers 5:22</a>); and so also Hengstenberg. But this is doubtful. Perhaps the mere penetrative power of water is alluded to. See the next clause. <span class="cmt_word">And like oil into his bones.</span> The oil, wherewith it was usual to anoint the frame, was believed to penetrate, not only into the tissues, but into the very bones and marrow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/109-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The cursing</span><br /><span class="heb">קְלָלָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(qə·lā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7045.htm">Strong's 7045: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vilification</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he wore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלְבַּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·baš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a coat,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַ֫דּ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4055.htm">Strong's 4055: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may it soak into</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּבֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his body</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like water,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַמַּ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵam·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and into his bones</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַצְמוֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6106.htm">Strong's 6106: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like oil.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝כַשֶּׁ֗מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵaš·še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 109:18 He clothed himself also with cursing as (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/109-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 109:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/109-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 109:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>