Psa 109:6-20 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 109:6-19: 109:6-19 The NLT translates these verses as the words of the psalmist’s accusers; Hebrew lacks They say , which makes it unclear who is speaking.

Summary for Ps 109:6-19: 109:6-19 ^a The NLT translates these verses as the words of the psalmist’s accusers; Hebrew lacks They say, which makes it unclear who is speaking.
Summary for Ps 109:8-11: 109:8-11 ^b Family members of those guilty of capital crimes often died with the perpetrator (Num 16:1-33 ^c; Josh 7:1-25 ^d) or had their property confiscated (1 Kgs 21:13-16 ^e). 109:8 ^f The wicked person apparently held a position of leadership. Peter referred to this psalm in regard to Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:20-26 ^g).
109:13 ^h If one’s family name was blotted out, it meant there was no offspring to carry on the family name or remember its history (see Prov 10:7 ⁱ).
109:14 ^j Children inherit the sinful nature of their parents (51:5 ^k; Exod 20:5 ^l; Eph 2:3 ^m). The speaker wants the Lord to punish the perpetrator for the guilt of family members who went before him (cp. Matt 23:35-36 ⁿ).
109:16 ^o The defendant committed capital crimes and did not exercise even basic decency.
109:18 ^p Cursing is the accused person’s whole way of life.
109:20 ^q The psalmist appeals to the principle of retribution (see 94:23 ^r).