Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. New Living Translation They surround me with hateful words and fight against me for no reason. English Standard Version They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. Berean Standard Bible They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. King James Bible They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. New King James Version They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause. New American Standard Bible They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And have fought against me without cause. NASB 1995 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without cause. NASB 1977 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without cause. Legacy Standard Bible They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without cause. Amplified Bible They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And have fought against me without a cause. Christian Standard Bible They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. Holman Christian Standard Bible They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. American Standard Version They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause. Contemporary English Version and hateful things are said for no reason. English Revised Version They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. GOD'S WORD® Translation They surround me with hateful words. They fight against me for no reason. Good News Translation and they say evil things about me, attacking me for no reason. International Standard Version They surround me with hate-filled words, attacking me for no reason. Majority Standard Bible They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. NET Bible They surround me and say hateful things; they attack me for no reason. New Heart English Bible They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. Webster's Bible Translation They encompassed me also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. World English Bible They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey have surrounded me about, "" And they fight me without cause. Young's Literal Translation They have compassed me about, And they fight me without cause. Smith's Literal Translation And with words of hatred they surrounded me, and they will war with me gratuitously. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey have spoken against with deceitful tongues; and they have compassed me about with words of hatred; and have fought against me without cause. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible with hateful words they surround me, attacking me without cause. New Revised Standard Version They beset me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey have spoken against me with a lying tongue and with a hateful voice, and have fought against me without a cause. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With the voice of hatred they have contended with me for nothing. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they have compassed me with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered…2For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. 3They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. 4In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.… Cross References Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. John 15:18-20 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. Luke 6:22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. John 7:7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— 1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Psalm 35:11 Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. Psalm 38:19-20 Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. / Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. Psalm 56:5 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. Psalm 64:3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, Treasury of Scripture They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. compassed Psalm 17:11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth; Psalm 22:12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. Psalm 88:17 They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together. fought Psalm 35:7,20 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul… Psalm 59:3,4 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD… Psalm 69:4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away. Jump to Previous Attack Beset Cause Compassed Encompassed Fight Fought Hate Hatred Round Surround Surrounded War WordsJump to Next Attack Beset Cause Compassed Encompassed Fight Fought Hate Hatred Round Surround Surrounded War WordsPsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness They surround me with hateful words This phrase reflects the experience of being besieged by verbal hostility. In the biblical context, words held significant power, often seen as a reflection of one's heart (Proverbs 18:21). The psalmist, traditionally identified as David, frequently faced slander and false accusations, as seen in his interactions with Saul and Absalom. The imagery of being surrounded suggests a feeling of entrapment and isolation, akin to the experiences of other biblical figures like Job, who also faced unjust criticism from his friends (Job 19:2-3). This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, who was surrounded by accusers and faced false testimony during His trial (Matthew 26:59-61). and attack me without cause Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing his distress and seeking God's intervention against his enemies. 2. Enemies The unspecified adversaries who are attacking David with malicious intent and false accusations. 3. God The ultimate judge and protector whom David is appealing to for justice and deliverance. Teaching Points Understanding Unjust PersecutionRecognize that believers may face unjust accusations and hostility, as David did, and that this is part of the spiritual battle. Responding with Prayer Like David, we should turn to God in prayer when faced with unjust attacks, trusting in His justice and timing. Guarding Our Words Reflect on the power of words and strive to speak truth and love, avoiding the hateful speech that David's enemies used against him. Trusting God's Justice Remember that God sees all and will ultimately bring justice, freeing us from the burden of seeking personal revenge. Loving Our Enemies Embrace Jesus' teaching to love and pray for those who persecute us, transforming our hearts and potentially theirs.Verse 3. - They compassed me about also with words of hatred. The hatred of the wicked for the good is a plain fact of history, and quite indisputable. "Words of hatred" are less patent, since they are often restrained from prudential considerations. But sometimes free vent is given to them (see 2 Samuel 16:5-8). And fought against me without a cause (comp. Psalm 35:7, 19; Psalm 69:4; Psalm 119:161). Saul's hatred towards David was markedly of this character - un-provoked by either act or word from its object. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They surroundסְבָב֑וּנִי (sə·ḇā·ḇū·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround me with hateful שִׂנְאָ֣ה (śin·’āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8135: Hating, hatred words וְדִבְרֵ֣י (wə·ḏiḇ·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and attack וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֥וּנִי (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle me without cause. חִנָּֽם׃ (ḥin·nām) Adverb Strong's 2600: Gratis, devoid of cost, reason, advantage Links Psalm 109:3 NIVPsalm 109:3 NLT Psalm 109:3 ESV Psalm 109:3 NASB Psalm 109:3 KJV Psalm 109:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:3 French Bible Psalm 109:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:3 They have also surrounded me with words (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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