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may their humiliation cover them like a cloak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/109.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a cloak!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/109.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/109.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let my accusers be clothed with shame, And let them cover themselves with their own disgrace as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/109.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And may they cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/109.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them wrap themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/109.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let my attackers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/109.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My accusers will be clothed with disgrace; they will wear their shame like a cloak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/109.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My accusers will be clothed with disgrace; they will wear their shame like a cloak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/109.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/109.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will cover them with shame, just as their bodies are covered with clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/109.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonour, and let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/109.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let those who accuse me wear disgrace as though it were clothing. Let them be wrapped in their shame as though it were a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/109.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May my enemies be covered with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/109.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with shame and wrapped in their humiliation as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/109.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/109.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My accusers will be covered with shame, and draped in humiliation as if it were a robe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/109.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/109.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let my adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/109.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/109.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My accusers put on blushing, and are covered, "" Their shame [is] as an upper robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/109.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine accusers put on blushing, and are covered, As an upper robe is their shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/109.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They lying in wait for me shall put on shame, and they shall be covered with their shame as an upper garment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/109.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let them that detract me be clothed with shame: and let them be covered with the their confusion as with a double cloak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/109.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 108:29>May those who detract me be clothed with shame, and may they be covered with their confusion, as if with a double cloak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/109.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Clothe my accusers with disgrace; make them wear their shame like a mantle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/109.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a mantle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/109.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let them that had a grudge against me be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with it as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/109.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those who have regarded me as evil will be clothed in shame and they will be covered with it like a mantle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/109.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine adversaries shall be clothed with confusion, And shall put on their own shame as a robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/109.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let those that falsely accuse me be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their shame as with a mantle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/109-29.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=14171" 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">28</span>Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7853.htm" title="7853: śō·wṭ·nay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To be or act as adversary. A primitive root; to attack, accuse.">May my accusers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: yil·bə·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">be clothed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3639.htm" title="3639: kə·lim·māh (N-fs) -- Insult, reproach, ignominy. From kalam; disgrace.">with disgrace;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5844.htm" title="5844: wə·ya·‘ă·ṭū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself. A primitive root; to wrap, i.e. Cover, veil, cloth, or roll.">may they wear</a> <a href="/hebrew/1322.htm" title="1322: bā·šə·tām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Shame, shameful thing. From buwsh; shame; by implication an idol.">their shame</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: ḵam·‘îl (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">like a robe.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many.…<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="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11</a></span><br />Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-22.htm">Job 8:22</a></span><br />Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a></span><br />May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Psalm 71:13</a></span><br />May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Psalm 6:10</a></span><br />All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-16.htm">Psalm 83:16-17</a></span><br />Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD. / May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Psalm 35:4</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Psalm 40:14</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Psalm 70:2</a></span><br />May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-18.htm">Psalm 132:18</a></span><br />I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a></span><br />And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">Matthew 22:12-13</a></span><br />‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-17.htm">Luke 13:17</a></span><br />When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let my adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.</p><p class="hdg">be clothed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Psalm 109:17-19</a></b></br> As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Psalm 6:10</a></b></br> Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return <i>and</i> be ashamed suddenly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a></b></br> Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify <i>themselves</i> against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Accusers</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Blushing</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/psalms/83-16.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/psalms/83-17.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/psalms/83-16.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/89-45.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Wrapped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/18-19.htm">Accusers</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/job/11-3.htm">Blushing</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/139-11.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/119-70.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/songs/5-7.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-23.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-3.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/psalms/119-61.htm">Wrapped</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'; 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The imagery of being "clothed" with disgrace suggests a complete and public exposure of their wrongdoing, akin to being wrapped in a garment that cannot be removed. In biblical times, clothing was often symbolic of one's status or condition, and disgrace would signify a loss of honor and respect. This request for divine retribution aligns with the principle of lex talionis, or the law of retaliation, found in the Old Testament (<a href="/exodus/21-23.htm">Exodus 21:23-25</a>). The psalmist's plea is not merely for personal vindication but for a demonstration of God's justice.<p><b>may they wear their shame like a robe.</b><br>The metaphor of wearing shame like a robe further emphasizes the idea of disgrace being visible and inescapable. In ancient Near Eastern culture, robes were significant garments that often denoted authority or position. To wear shame as a robe suggests that the accusers' dishonor will be as evident as their clothing, marking them publicly. This imagery is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/job/8-22.htm">Job 8:22</a>, where shame is a consequence of wickedness. The concept of shame as a garment also points to the ultimate judgment and exposure of sin, a theme that resonates with the New Testament teachings on the final judgment (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>). This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though innocent, bore the shame of humanity on the cross, thus providing a way for believers to be clothed in righteousness instead of shame (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>).<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 plea for divine justice against his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/accusers.htm">Accusers</a></b><br>The individuals or groups who are unjustly attacking or slandering David, representing those who oppose the righteous.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and protector whom David is appealing to for justice and vindication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>Trust in God's timing and methods for dealing with injustice.<br><br>Recognize that God sees and will address the wrongs done to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Use prayer as a means to express your struggles and seek God's intervention.<br><br>Understand that lament and imprecation are valid forms of prayer in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Acknowledge that sin and wrongdoing lead to shame and disgrace.<br><br>Encourage repentance and turning away from actions that lead to spiritual downfall.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/clothing_imagery.htm">Clothing Imagery</a></b><br>Reflect on the symbolism of clothing in Scripture, representing identity and status.<br><br>Consider how we are "clothed" spiritually and what that signifies about our relationship with God.<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/how_to_reconcile_psalm_109_with_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the harsh imprecations in Psalm 109:6-15 with the Bible's emphasis on mercy and compassion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_shame_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 25:3 - If 'no one who hopes in God will ever be put to shame,' why do dedicated followers experience persecution and public disgrace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_25_2__why_trust_god_if_believers_suffer.htm">Psalm 25:2 - How can the Psalmist claim trusting God prevents shame when history and current events show many believers still suffer humiliation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_129_5_align_with_loving_enemies.htm">How does Psalm 129's wish for adversaries to be shamed (Psalm 129:5) fit with New Testament teachings that urge believers to love and forgive their enemies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/109.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Mantle.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">meil, </span>which was also a garment worn over the tunic.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/109.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame</span>; rather, <span class="accented">my adversaries shall be clothed with shame.</span> "The prayer is now, in conclusion, changed into a confident expectation" (Dean Johnson). <span class="cmt_word">And let them</span> (rather, and <span class="accented">shall</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle</span> (comp. ver. 18). Instead of the "cursing" with which the wicked delighted to clothe themselves, they shall be forced to wear a covering of shame and confusion of face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/109-29.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">My accusers</span><br /><span class="heb">שׂוֹטְנַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śō·wṭ·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7853.htm">Strong's 7853: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or act as adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be clothed</span><br /><span class="heb">יִלְבְּשׁ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yil·bə·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">with disgrace;</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלִמָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lim·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3639.htm">Strong's 3639: </a> </span><span class="str2">Insult, reproach, ignominy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they will wear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַעֲט֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya·‘ă·ṭū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5844.htm">Strong's 5844: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their shame</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּשְׁתָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·šə·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1322.htm">Strong's 1322: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shame, shameful thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a robe.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַמְעִ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḵam·‘îl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robe</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/109-29.htm">Psalm 109:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 109:29 Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/109-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 109:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/109-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 109:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:30" /></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>