Psalms 109:14 net — May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!

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"May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!"

— Psalms 109:14, NET Bible

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Psalms 109 — Context

11

May the creditor seize all he owns! May strangers loot his property!

12

May no one show him kindness! May no one have compassion on his fatherless children!

13

May his descendants be cut off! May the memory of them be wiped out by the time the next generation arrives!

14

May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!

15

May the LORD be constantly aware of them, and cut off the memory of his children from the earth!

16

For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

17

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

Psalms 109:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 109:14 say?
Psalms 109:14 in the NET Bible reads: “May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!”
Where is Psalms 109:14 in the Bible?
Psalms 109:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 14.
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 109:14.
What translation should I read Psalms 109:14 in?
Psalms 109:14 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 109:14?
Psalms 109:14 reads (NET): “May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the LORD! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!” 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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