Psalms 109:14
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the Lord; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
Main message
Psalm 109:14 asks that the adversary's parents' sins be remembered before the Lord.
Meaning in context
Psalm 109:6–20 · Imprecatory judicial appeal — The speaker voices severe curses and asks God to answer hostile accusation with judgment.
The imprecation invokes ancestral guilt language; it is not a rule for assigning legal or moral guilt to descendants or relatives.
Further teachings
Do not manufacture inherited guilt
Family history does not eliminate personal responsibility or evidence.
Cross References: Psalm 109:14.
Applications in daily life
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When family history is invoked in conflict
Evaluate each person's actions fairly.
Do not stigmatize someone for parents' or ancestors' wrongdoing.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Children inherit courtroom guilt for parents' sins.
This verse does not establish inherited criminal liability or social stigma.
How to Apply Psalms 109:14
Use Psalms 109:14 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 109:14 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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