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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 />They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my friendship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/109.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They repay evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/109.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/109.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/109.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/109.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/109.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they have repaid me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus they have repaid me evil for good And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/109.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus they have repaid me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/109.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus they have set upon me evil for good And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/109.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They have repaid me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/109.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/109.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/109.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/109.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />For being friendly and kind, they paid me back with meanness and hatred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/109.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/109.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They reward me with evil instead of good and with hatred instead of love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/109.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They pay me back evil for good and hatred for love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/109.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They devise evil against me instead of good, and hatred in place of my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/109.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/109.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, and hate for love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/109.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/109.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/109.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/109.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set against me evil for good, "" And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/109.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they set against me evil for good, And hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/109.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will set against me evil instead of good, and hatred for my love.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/109.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they repaid me evil for good: and hatred for my love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/109.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 108:5>And they set evil against me, instead of good, and hatred, in return for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/109.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for good, hatred for my love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/109.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/109.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/109.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They paid me evil for good and hatred for love.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/109.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they have laid upon me evil for good, And hatred for my love:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/109.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/109-5.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=13996" 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">4</span>In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">They repay me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8135.htm" title="8135: wə·śin·’āh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Hating, hatred. From sane'; hate.">and hatred</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: ’a·hă·ḇā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">my love.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.…<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/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<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="/proverbs/17-13.htm">Proverbs 17:13</a></span><br />If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a></span><br />Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12</a></span><br />We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a></span><br />But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a></span><br />But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a></span><br />If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.</p><p class="hdg">they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7-12</a></b></br> For without cause have they hid for me their net <i>in</i> a pit, <i>which</i> without cause they have digged for my soul… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Genesis 44:4</a></b></br> <i>And</i> when they were gone out of the city, <i>and</i> not <i>yet</i> far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-13.htm">Proverbs 17:13</a></b></br> Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.</p><p class="hdg">hatred</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-15</a></b></br> For <i>it was</i> not an enemy <i>that</i> reproached me; then I could have borne <i>it</i>: neither <i>was it</i> he that hated me <i>that</i> did magnify <i>himself</i> against me; then I would have hid myself from him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12,31</a></b></br> And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, <i>even</i> from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44,45</a></b></br> And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead <i>him</i> away safely… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-39.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/28-17.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Rewarded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/109-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-32.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/psalms/109-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/139-22.htm">Hatred</a> <a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Rewarded</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>They repay me evil for good</b><br>This phrase reflects a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist experiences betrayal and injustice. The idea of repaying evil for good is seen throughout Scripture, such as in the story of Joseph, whose brothers sold him into slavery despite his innocence (Genesis 37). This concept is also echoed in <a href="/proverbs/17-13.htm">Proverbs 17:13</a>, which warns against repaying good with evil. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, such actions were considered a severe breach of social and covenantal norms. The psalmist's lament can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's own experience, as He was betrayed by Judas despite His acts of love and kindness (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>).<p><b>and hatred for my love</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the deep emotional pain caused by betrayal. Love, a central tenet of biblical teaching, is met with hatred, which is the antithesis of God's command to love one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>). The psalmist's experience mirrors that of Jesus, who loved His enemies and prayed for those who persecuted Him (<a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a>), yet faced hatred and rejection, culminating in His crucifixion. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's love for humanity, which is often met with rebellion and ingratitude, as seen in the history of Israel's relationship with God.<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 his anguish and seeking God's intervention against his adversaries.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversaries.htm">Adversaries</a></b><br>The unspecified enemies of David who repay his good deeds with evil and hatred.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate judge and protector whom David calls upon for justice and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_betrayal.htm">The Reality of Betrayal</a></b><br>Even the most righteous acts can be met with hostility. Believers should not be surprised when their good deeds are repaid with evil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_injustice.htm">Responding to Injustice</a></b><br>Like David, believers are encouraged to bring their grievances to God, trusting Him to be the righteous judge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_love.htm">The Call to Love</a></b><br>Despite experiencing hatred, Christians are called to continue loving others, following the example of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>While human justice may fail, God's justice is perfect and believers can rest in His ultimate vindication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Prayer is a powerful tool for dealing with personal hurt and seeking God's intervention in difficult situations.<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_''voice_of_the_archangel''_mean.htm">What does it mean to hate evil and love good?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_loving_god_allow_hell.htm">How can a loving God allow eternal punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_good_god_allow_evil.htm">In 1 John 1:5, God is described as having no darkness at all. How do we reconcile a perfectly good deity with the evil and suffering observed in the world?</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/pulpit/psalms/109.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they have rewarded ms evil for good, and hatred for my love</span>; or, "thus they rewarded me." The verse is a corollary from what has gone before, not anything additional. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/109-5.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">They repay</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֘שִׂ֤ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭עָה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good,</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and hatred</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝שִׂנְאָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śin·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8135.htm">Strong's 8135: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, hatred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my love.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲבָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·ḇā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Love (noun)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/109-5.htm">Psalm 109:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/109-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 109:5 They have rewarded me evil for good (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/109-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 109:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/109-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 109:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 109:6" /></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>