5 They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my friendship.

Other Translations of Psalm 109:5

King James Version

5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

English Standard Version

5 So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

The Message

5 They return my good with evil, they return my love with hate.

New King James Version

5 Thus they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.

New Living Translation

5 They repay evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 109:5

Commentary on Psalm 109:1-5

(Read Psalm 109:1-5)

It is the unspeakable comfort of all believers, that whoever is against them, God is for them; and to him they may apply as to one pleased to concern himself for them. David's enemies laughed at him for his devotion, but they could not laugh him out of it.