Psalms 109:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.”
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“May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.”
King James Version · Public Domain“This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“This <FI>is<Fi> the wage of mine accusers from Jehovah, And of those speaking evil against my soul.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 109:20 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 17:23When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.
- 2 Samuel 18:32The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May what has become of the young man happen to the enemies of my lord the king and to all who rise up against you to harm you.”
- 1 Kings 2:44The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.
- Psalms 2:5Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:
- Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 21:8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
- Psalms 40:14May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.
- Psalms 71:10For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,
- Psalms 94:23He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.
- Psalms 110:1The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
- Psalms 110:5The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
- Matthew 11:19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”
- Matthew 12:24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
- Matthew 26:66What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.
- Mark 9:39“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.
- Luke 19:27And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”
- 1 Corinthians 12:3Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,
- 2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
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