Psalms 109:12 kjva — Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children."

— Psalms 109:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 109 — Context

9

Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

10

Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

11

Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.

12

Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

13

Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.

14

Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the Lord; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

15

Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.

Psalms 109:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 109:12 say?
Psalms 109:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.”
Where is Psalms 109:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 109:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 12.
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 109:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 109:12 in?
Psalms 109:12 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 109:12?
Psalms 109:12 reads (KJVA): “Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.” 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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