Psalms 109:21
But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
Main message
Psalm 109:21 turns decisively from the enemy's judgment to a plea that God act for his name's sake and deliver because his mercy is good.
Meaning in context
Psalm 109:21–31 · Mercy, vulnerability, and praise — The speaker asks for help in weakness, seeks vindication, and ends in public praise.
The speaker's center of gravity becomes divine mercy rather than enemy destruction.
Further teachings
Mercy governs the final movement
The psalm does not end in the curse section.
Cross References: Psalm 109:21.
Applications in daily life
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After anger has dominated prayer
Return attention to the help and mercy you need.
Do not let an enemy become the center of your spiritual life.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Psalm 109 is only about cursing enemies.
Its final third is an extended plea for mercy and praise.
How to Apply Psalms 109:21
Meditate on Psalms 109:21 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture 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.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 109:21 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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