--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Psalm 108 (109) 1For the End; a psalm by…" description: "\"“Psalm 108 (109) 1For the End; a psalm by David.†ω O God, do not pass over my praise in silence, 2 For the mouth of the sinner and the mouth of the dec..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b57/anonymous-1_children_psalm-108-109-1for-the-end-a-psalm-by-da_1703138.jpg" --- # Psalm 108 (109) 1For the End; a psalm by David.†ω O God… ![“Psalm 108 (109) 1For the End; a psalm by David.†ω O God, do not pass over my praise in silence, 2 For the mouth of the sinner and the mouth of the deceitful man opened against me; They spoke against me with a deceitful tongue; 3 And they surrounded me with words of hatred, And warred against me…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b57/anonymous-1_children_psalm-108-109-1for-the-end-a-psalm-by-da_1703138.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b57/anonymous-1_children_psalm-108-109-1for-the-end-a-psalm-by-da_1703138.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b57/anonymous-1_children_psalm-108-109-1for-the-end-a-psalm-by-da_1703138.jpg) > ““Psalm 108 (109) 1For the End; a psalm by David.†ω O God, do not pass over my praise in silence, 2 For the mouth of the sinner and the mouth of the deceitful man opened against me; They spoke against me with a deceitful tongue; 3 And they surrounded me with words of hatred, And warred against me without cause. 4 Instead of loving me, they falsely accused me, But I continued to pray; 5 So they repaid me evil for good, And hatred for my love. 6 Set a sinner over him, And let the devil stand at his right hand. 7 And when he is judged, may he go forth condemned, And let his prayer become sin. 8 Let his days be very few, And may a different man receive his office; 9 Let his children be fatherless And his wife a widow; 10 Let his children wander about and be beggars; Let them be cast out of their houses. 11 Let the creditor search out whatever possessions he has; Let strangers plunder his labors; 12 Let there be no helper for him, Nor a compassionate one for his fatherless children; 13 Let his children be utterly destroyed; In a single generation, let his name be blotted out. 14 May the lawlessness of his fathers be remembered before the Lord, And may the sin of his mother not be blotted out; 15 Let them be continually before the Lord, And may the remembrance of them be utterly destroyed from the earth, 16 Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted a poor and needy man, And one pierced to the heart, that he might kill him. 17 And he loved cursing, and it came to him, And he did not desire blessing, so it shall be far from him. 18 So he clothed himself with cursing like a garment, And it entered like water into his bowels And like oil into his bones; 19 Let it be for him like a garment that clothes him, And like a belt that girds him continually. 20 This is the work of those who falsely accuse me before the Lord, And of those who speak evil things against my soul. 21 But You, O Lord, O Lord, deal mercifully with me for Your name's sake, For Your mercy is good. 22 Save me, for I am poor and needy, And my heart is troubled within me. 23 I was removed like a shadow when it declines; I was shaken off like the locusts. 24 My knees were weak from fasting, And my flesh was changed because of the oil. 25 And I became an object of reproach to them; They saw me; they shook their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God; Save me according to Your mercy; 27 Then let them know this is Your hand, And You, O Lord, did this. 28 They themselves shall curse, but You shall bless; Let those who rise up against me be put to shame, But let Your servant be glad. 29 Let those who falsely accuse me be clothed with shame, And let them be covered with their dishonor like a double cloak. 30 I will give thanks to the Lord abundantly with my mouth, And in the midst of many I will praise Him, 31 Because He stood at the right hand of a poor man, To save me from those who persecute my soul.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The psalm expresses deep anguish over betrayal and suffering, pleading for divine justice while confronting personal and communal injustice. **In simple terms:** A plea for justice amid betrayal and suffering. Key Takeaway Seek compassion and forgiveness despite hardship. Themes faith suffering justice betrayal prayer Mood somber hopeful Type spiritual poetic When to use this quote - personal loss - social oppression - legal injustice - spiritual crisis Key Concepts theodicy divine retribution human frailty Questions to Reflect On - What does forgiveness look like in the face of deep hurt? - How can one find hope when feeling abandoned? 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