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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/109.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />May it be like a cloak wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/109.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now may his curses return and cling to him like clothing; may they be tied around him like a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/109.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />May it be like a garment that he wraps around him, like a belt that he puts on every day!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/109.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let it be unto him as the garment <i>which</i> covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/109.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let it be to him like the garment which covers him, And for a belt with which he girds himself continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/109.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May it be to him as a garment with which he covers himself, And as a belt which he constantly wears around himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let it be to him as a garment with which he covers himself, And for a belt with which he constantly girds himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let it be to him as a garment with which he covers himself, And for a belt with which he constantly girds himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/109.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let it be to him as a garment with which he wraps himself, And for a belt with which he constantly girds himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/109.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let it be to him as a robe with which he covers himself, And as a sash with which he is constantly bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/109.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let it be like a robe he wraps around himself, like a belt he always wears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/109.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let it be like a robe he wraps around himself, like a belt he always wears. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/109.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/109.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let his curses surround him, just like the belt and clothes he wears each day." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/109.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />wherewith he covereth himself, and for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/109.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let cursing be his clothing, a belt he always wears."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/109.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May they cover him like clothes and always be around him like a belt! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/109.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May those curses wrap around him like a garment, or like a belt that one always wears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/109.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/109.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May a curse attach itself to him, like a garment one puts on, or a belt one wears continually! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/109.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/109.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let it be to him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle with which he is girded continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/109.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/109.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />It is to him as apparel—he covers himself, "" And he girds it on for a continual girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/109.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> It is to him as apparel -- he covereth himself, And for a continual girdle he girdeth it on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/109.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />It shall be to him as the garment shall cover him, and for a girdle it shall gird him always.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/109.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />May it be unto him like a garment which covereth him; and like a girdle with which he is girded continually. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/109.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 108:19>May it be to him like a garment that covers him, and like a belt that always cinches him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/109.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May it be near as the clothes he wears, as the belt always around him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/109.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />May it be like a garment that he wraps around himself, like a belt that he wears every day.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/109.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let it be to them like a mantle which covers them, and like a girdle wherewith they are girded continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/109.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />It shall be for them like a cloak that covers them and like a belt around their waist always.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/109.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let it be unto him as the garment which he putteth on, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/109.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let it be to him as a garment which he puts on, and as a girdle with which he girds himself continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/109-19.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=14097" 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">18</span>The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tə·hî- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">May it be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: kə·ḇe·ḡeḏ (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">like a robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/5844.htm" title="5844: ya‘·ṭeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself. A primitive root; to wrap, i.e. Cover, veil, cloth, or roll.">wrapped about him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4206.htm" title="4206: ū·lə·mê·zaḥ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A girdle. Or mezach; from zachach; a belt.">like a belt</a> <a href="/hebrew/2296.htm" title="2296: yaḥ·gə·re·hā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To gird, gird on, gird oneself. A primitive root; to gird on.">tied</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">forever around him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.…<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="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></span><br />I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a></span><br />He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Zechariah 3:3-4</a></span><br />Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. / So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”<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="/job/10-11.htm">Job 10:11</a></span><br />You clothed me with skin and flesh, and knit me together with bones and sinews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/40-10.htm">Job 40:10</a></span><br />Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Isaiah 11:5</a></span><br />Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-18.htm">Isaiah 49:18</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes and look around. They all gather together; they come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “you will wear them all as jewelry and put them on like a bride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a></span><br />Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a></span><br />Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a></span><br />and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a></span><br />I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let it be to him as the garment which covers him, and for a girdle with which he is girded continually.</p><p class="hdg">as the garment</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Psalm 109:18,29</a></b></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… </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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-18.htm">Psalm 132:18</a></b></br> His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/109-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Band</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/job/33-19.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/psalms/109-15.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/psalms/88-17.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/job/40-17.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Wraps</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Always</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Band</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-27.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-109.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/psalms/119-44.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-30.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-24.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/psalms/115-8.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/psalms/116-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/daniel/3-21.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Wrapped</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-12.htm">Wraps</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 a robe suggests something that envelops or covers completely. In biblical times, a robe was a significant garment, often symbolizing authority, identity, or status. For instance, Joseph's coat of many colors (<a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3</a>) signified his father's favor. Here, the robe represents the curses or consequences that David wishes to be inescapable for his adversary, enveloping him entirely. This imagery is also reminiscent of the concept of being clothed in righteousness or sin, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, where righteousness is described as a garment.<p><b>like a belt tied forever around him</b><br>The belt in ancient Near Eastern culture was an essential part of a person's attire, used to secure garments and symbolize readiness or preparedness. In <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>, the belt of truth is part of the armor of God, signifying stability and readiness. In this verse, the belt represents the permanence and inescapability of the judgment or curse. The phrase "tied forever" emphasizes the enduring nature of the consequences David calls upon his enemy, suggesting that the judgment will be as constant and unremovable as a belt fastened tightly around one's waist. This reflects the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>, where actions have lasting consequences.<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 imprecation against his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>The psalm is a plea for justice against those who have wronged David, possibly referring to specific adversaries during his reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and deliverer, to whom David directs his plea 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, reflecting the struggles and spiritual life of the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/imprecatory_psalms.htm">Imprecatory Psalms</a></b><br>A category of psalms that includes prayers for divine judgment against enemies, of which <a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Psalm 109</a> is a part.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_imprecatory_psalms.htm">Understanding Imprecatory Psalms</a></b><br>Recognize the historical and cultural context of imprecatory psalms as expressions of deep anguish and a desire for divine justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Reflect on the impact of our words, both in prayer and in daily life, and how they can be used to bless or curse.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God’s Justice</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of entrusting our grievances to God, who is the ultimate judge and arbiter of justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteous_anger.htm">The Role of Righteous Anger</a><br>Consider how righteous anger can be directed towards seeking God’s intervention rather than personal vengeance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a></b><br>Encourage believers to seek transformation through Christ, who calls us to love and forgive our enemies.<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/what_does_'god_of_gods'_mean.htm">What does 'God of gods, Lord of lords' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_136's_mercy_align_with_wrath.htm">Throughout Psalm 136, God's mercy is repeatedly emphasized; how does this reconcile with other biblical passages depicting divine wrath and judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_69_curses_fit_with_mercy.htm">Psalm 69:22-28 calls down curses on enemies--how does this fit with other biblical teachings on mercy and forgiveness (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</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 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him</span>. Let it cling to him both outwardly and inwardly - inwardly, as the penetrating oil; outwardly, as the everyday dress. <span class="cmt_word">And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.</span> The "girdle" or "waistcloth" was even more inseparable from the wearer than his <span class="accented">beged</span>, his "cloak" or "wrap." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/109-19.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">May it be</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a robe</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבֶ֣גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇe·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wrapped about him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעְטֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya‘·ṭeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">like a belt</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְמֵ֗זַח</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·mê·zaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4206.htm">Strong's 4206: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girdle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tied</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְגְּרֶֽהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·gə·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gird, gird on, gird oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever around him.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/109-19.htm">Psalm 109:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 109:19 Let it be to him as (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/109-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 109:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/109-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 109:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:20" /></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>