Psalms 109:28
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Let them curse, but bless you: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let your servant rejoice.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Let them curse, but bless you: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let your servant rejoice.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
They may give curses but you give blessing; when they come up against me, put them to shame; but let your servant be glad.
Webster's Revision
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
World English Bible
They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, they shall be ashamed, but thy servant shall rejoice.
Definitions for Psalms 109:28
Clarke's Psalms 109:28 Bible Commentary
Let them curse, but bless thou - See on Psalm 109:20 (note): Of the mode of interpretation recommended there, this verse gives additional proof.
Barnes's Psalms 109:28 Bible Commentary
Let them curse, but bless thou - See Psalm 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; Psalm 25:2-3, note.
