Psalms 109:8 web — Let his days be few. Let another take his office.

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"Let his days be few. Let another take his office."

— Psalms 109:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”
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ASV
“Let his days be few; Andlet another take his office. ”
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NET
“May his days be few! May another take his job!”
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BBE
“Let his life be short; let another take his position of authority.”
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KJVA
“Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”
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Psalms 109 — Context

They have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Set a wicked man over him. Let an adversary stand at his right hand.

When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.

Let his days be few. Let another take his office.

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

Let his children be wandering beggars. Let them be sought from their ruins.

Let the creditor seize all that he has. Let strangers plunder the fruit of his labor.

Psalms 109:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 109:8 say?

Psalms 109:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Let his days be few. Let another take his office.”

Where is Psalms 109:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 109:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 8.

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 109:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 109:8 in?

Psalms 109:8 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 109:8?

Psalms 109:8 reads (WEB): “Let his days be few. Let another take his office.” 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.

Psalms 109:8 web — Let his days be few. Let another take his office.

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Psalms 109 — Context

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