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Psalms 109:5 net — They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

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"They repay me evil for good, and hate for love."

— Psalms 109:5, NET Bible

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Psalms 109 — Context

2

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

3

They surround me and say hateful things; they attack me for no reason.

4

They repay my love with accusations, but I continue to pray.

5

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

6

Appoint an evil man to testify against him! May an accuser stand at his right side!

7

When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.

8

May his days be few! May another take his job!

Psalms 109:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 109:5 say?
Psalms 109:5 in the NET Bible reads: “They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.”
Where is Psalms 109:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 109:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 5.
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 109:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 109:5 in?
Psalms 109:5 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 109:5?
Psalms 109:5 reads (NET): “They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.” 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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