Psalms 109:2-5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

If, while we read these words, we call to our recollection Psalms 22:1 and Psalms 69:1, we shall perceive an obvious correspondence. John the Evangelist tells us, that the Jews charged Christ with being a Samaritan, and having a devil; John 8:48; and how very striking is that passage: for the love that I had to them (saith Jesus) they are my adversaries. Yes! it was solely for Christ's opening his commission as the Messiah, that their hatred was called forth. For a good work say they, we stone thee not, but for blasphemy: and because that thou being a man, makest thyself God. John 15:25; John 15:25.

Psalms 109:2-5

2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitfula are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.