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Psalms 109:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 109:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Psalms 109:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 109

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
19Let it be unto him as the raiment wherewith he covereth himself, And for the girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
20This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.
21But deal thou with me, O Jehovah the Lord, for thy name`s sake: Because thy lovingkindness is good, deliver thou me;
22For I am poor and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.
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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 it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, etc.] Let him be surrounded on all sides with the wrath of God; and let it be visible to all, as a man’s garment on him is: (see <236624>Isaiah 66:24). And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually; let him be in the utmost straits and distress, being encompassed about with the curse and wrath of God; and let that stick close unto him as a man’s belt does; and let him not be able to get clear of it, or extricate himself out of it, as no man can on whom it is.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him - He has chosen to put it on, to wear it, to appear in it; so let him constantly feel its consequences. As he is always obliged to wear clothing, so let this be as constantly with him and upon him as his mantle and his sash. And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually - The belt or girdle which he constantly wears. See the notes at Matthew 5:38. 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
“as the garment: Psa 109:18, Psa 109:29, Psa 35:26, Psa 132:18 Psalms 109:20”
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