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Psalms 109:28

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 109:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.
Psalms 109:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 109

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.
26Help me, O Jehovah my God; Oh save me according to thy lovingkindness:
27That they may know that this is thy hand; [That] thou, Jehovah, hast done it.
28Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.
29Let mine adversaries be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
30I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth; Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
31For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul. Psalm 110 A Psalm of David.
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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 curse, but bless thou, etc.] Let them curse me, as Shimei did David, the type of Christ; let them curse themselves, as they did; or my people: or “let them be cursed”, as the Syriac version; cursed in life and at death, and to all eternity: but “bless thou [me]”, the Messiah; as he did, when he raised him front the dead, set him at his right hand, and gave him a name above everyone, and made him most blessed for evermore; and bless my people with all spiritual blessings of grace, and with eternal glory and happiness. Or “be thou blessed”; let honour, blessing, and praise, be continually ascribed to thee; if God does but bless, it is no matter if wicked men curse, so Aben Ezra and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them curse, but bless thou - See Psalms 109:17. Let them continue to curse me, provided thou wilt bless me. I am willing to bear all these reproaches, if I may have thy favor. That favor I value infinitely more than I do theirs; and it is a small matter that I am reviled and cursed by people, if I may secure the favor and friendship of God. When they arise - When they rise up against me; when they attempt to persecute me. Let them be ashamed ... - Let them be disappointed; let them not be successful in their designs against me. On the word “ashamed,” see Job 6:20, note; Psalms 25:2-3, note. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“109:28 The Lord’s servant demonstrates loyalty and obedience.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Let them: Psa 109:17; Num 22:12, Num 23:20, Num 23:23; Sa2 16:10-13 but let: Isa 65:13-16; Joh 16:22; Heb 12:2 Psalms 109:29”
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