Psalms 109:17

Main message

Psalm 109:17 says the adversary loved cursing and rejected blessing, so the curse returned upon him.

Meaning in context

Psalm 109:6–20 · Imprecatory judicial appeal — The speaker voices severe curses and asks God to answer hostile accusation with judgment.

Further teachings

Applications in daily life

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   When tempted to curse an enemy

   Refuse language or action that dehumanizes and harms.

   Do not treat the verse as magical karma or an operational curse formula.

Related Bible passages and resources

• Psalm 109

  Read the reversal metaphor within the imprecation.

Common misreadings

Related Verses

• James 3:10

  “Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

• Romans 12:14

  “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

• Matthew 5:44

  “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

• Luke 6:28

  “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”

• Ephesians 4:29

  “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

How to Apply Psalms 109:17

Meditate on Psalms 109:17 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Cursing applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.