Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
New American Standard Bible
And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
King James Version
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
International Standard Version
He loved to curse may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others so may blessings be far from him.
A Conservative Version
Yea, he loved cursing, and it came to him. And he did not delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
American Standard Version
Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
Amplified
He also loved cursing, and it came [back] to him;
He did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
Bible in Basic English
As he took pleasure in cursing, so let it come on him; and as he had no delight in blessing, let it be far from him.
Darby Translation
And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will love cursing, and it shall come to him: and he delighted not in praise, and it shall be far from him.
King James 2000
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because he loved cursing, let it come [upon] him. Because he did not delight in blessing, let it be far from him.
Modern King James verseion
Yea, he loved cursing, so let it come to him; he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
His delight was in cursing, and therefore shall it happen unto him; he loved not blessing, therefore shall it be far from him.
NET Bible
He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.
New Heart English Bible
Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He did not delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
The Emphasized Bible
Because he loved cursing, May it have come upon him, Because he delighted not in blessing, May it have kept far from him;
Webster
As he loved cursing, so let it come to him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
World English Bible
Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn't delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he loveth reviling, and it meeteth him, And he hath not delighted in blessing, And it is far from him.
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 109:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer Against An Enemy
16
but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenhearted
in order to put them to death.
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
let it enter his body like water
and go into his bones like oil.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 14:14
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.
Ezekiel 35:6
therefore, as I live”—this is the declaration of the Lord God—“I will destine you for bloodshed, and it will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, it will pursue you.
Matthew 7:2
Psalm 52:4-5
you treacherous tongue!
Psalm 59:12-13
let them be caught in their pride.
They utter curses and lies.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-11
and with every unrighteous deception among those who are perishing. They perish because they did not accept the love of the truth in order to be saved.
Revelation 16:6
the blood of the saints and the prophets,
You also gave them blood to drink;
they deserve it!