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Psalms 109:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 109:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them be before Jehovah continually, That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them be before Jehovah continually, That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;
Psalms 109:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 109

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12Let there be none to extend kindness unto him; Neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children.
13Let his posterity be cut off; In the generation following let their name be blotted out.
14Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with Jehovah; And let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
15Let them be before Jehovah continually, That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;
16Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay [them].
17Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
18He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let them be before the Lord continually, etc.] And not cast behind his back, or into the depths of the sea, never to be seen more, as sins are when forgiven; but be always in sight, as loathsome and abominable, and causing those that committed them to be abhorred for them; and be before him, as a Judge, to examine them, the nature and kind of them, and to condemn and punish for them; (see <022005>Exodus 20:5). The Targum is, “let them be before the Word of the Lord always;” (see <580413>Hebrews 4:13). That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth; so that they may not be remembered with any applause, or their name spoken of with any commendation; (see <181817>Job 18:17).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them be before the Lord continually - Let their sins never pass from the mind of God. Let him never so forget them as not to inflict punishment for them. That he may cut off the memory of them from the earth - That they may be wholly forgotten among people. Let their very name perish; and let the offender in this case be in the condition of those who have no ancestors to whom they can refer with pride and pleasure. The idea here is drawn from the honor which is felt in being able to refer to ancestors worthy of being remembered for their virtues. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“before: Psa 51:9, Psa 90:8; Deu 32:34; Jer 2:22; Hos 7:2; Amo 8:7 cut off: Psa 109:13, Psa 34:16; Job 18:17; Isa 65:15 Psalms 109:16”
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