Psalms 108:13 cpdv — May his posterity be in utter ruin. In one generation, may his name be wiped away.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"May his posterity be in utter ruin. In one generation, may his name be wiped away. "

— Psalms 108:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 108 — Context

10

May his sons be carried by those who walk unsteadily, and may they go begging. And may they be cast out of their dwelling places.

11

May the money lenders scrutinize all his belongings, and let foreigners plunder his labors.

12

May there be no one to assist him, nor anyone to be compassionate to his orphaned children.

13

May his posterity be in utter ruin. In one generation, may his name be wiped away.

14

May the iniquity of his fathers return in memory before the sight of the Lord, and do not let the sin of his mother be wiped away.

15

May these be opposite the Lord always, but let their memory perish from the earth.

16

For certain things are not remembered about them, in order to be merciful.

Psalms 108:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 108:13 say?
Psalms 108:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May his posterity be in utter ruin. In one generation, may his name be wiped away. ”
Where is Psalms 108:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 108:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 108, verse 13.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 108:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 108:13 in?
Psalms 108:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 108:13?
Psalms 108:13 reads (CPDV): “May his posterity be in utter ruin. In one generation, may his name be wiped away. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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