Psalms 109:5

“And they have rewarded me evil for good, etc.] For the good words and sound doctrine he delivered to them; for the good works and miracles he wrought among them, to the healing of them; (see <431032>John 10:32). And hatred for my love; he came to seek and save that which was lost, and yet they hated him, and would not have him to rule over them, (<421910>Luke 19:10,14).”

“And they have rewarded me evil for good - literally, “They have placed against me.” They have put it in my way; it is what they had to set before me. See the notes at Psalms 35:12, where the same expression occurs. And hatred for my love - Instead of loving me in return for my love, they have met me with the expressions of hatred. This often occurred in the life of David; it was constant in the life of the Saviour; it is habitually manifested by people toward God; it is often experienced by good men now; it “may” occur in the life of any man - and if it “does” occur to us, we should not think that any strange thing has happened to us. return to 'Top of Page'”

“they: Psa 35:7-12; Gen 44:4; Pro 17:13 hatred: Psa 55:12-15; Sa2 15:12, Sa2 15:31; Mar 14:44, Mar 14:45; Luk 6:16, Luk 22:47, Luk 22:48; Joh 13:18 Psalms 109:6”