Psa 109:6 | MHM | STEP | Prophetic Imprecations This section focuses on David’s strong words against a particular enemy, who was the main leader among those who opposed him. David’s words are not from hate or revenge, but from a holy anger against sin and those who fight against God’s people. Many believe these words also point forward to Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, as Jesus Himself called him a son of perdition (John 17:12 ). The section warns against misusing scripture to curse others and shows that using holy words for evil purposes is a very serious wrong. v. 6–7 : David asks God to let a wicked person rule over his enemy, and for Satan to stand at his right hand. He says, Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand (Psalm 109:6 ). This means that just as his enemy was cruel, someone even more cruel should be over him. When his enemy is judged, David prays that he would be found guilty and receive the punishment he deserves, both from people and from God. He asks that even the enemy’s prayers would not help him, but instead count against him (Psalm 109:7 ). This shows the seriousness of turning away from God, because there can come a time when it is too late to ask for help (Matthew 7:21-23 ).

‏ Psalms 109:6

Prophetic Imprecations

This section focuses on David’s strong words against a particular enemy, who was the main leader among those who opposed him. David’s words are not from hate or revenge, but from a holy anger against sin and those who fight against God’s people. Many believe these words also point forward to Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, as Jesus Himself called him a son of perdition (John 17:12 ^a). The section warns against misusing scripture to curse others and shows that using holy words for evil purposes is a very serious wrong.

v. 6–7: David asks God to let a wicked person rule over his enemy, and for Satan to stand at his right hand. He says, Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand (Psalm 109:6 ^b). This means that just as his enemy was cruel, someone even more cruel should be over him. When his enemy is judged, David prays that he would be found guilty and receive the punishment he deserves, both from people and from God. He asks that even the enemy’s prayers would not help him, but instead count against him (Psalm 109:7 ^c). This shows the seriousness of turning away from God, because there can come a time when it is too late to ask for help (Matthew 7:21-23 ^d).