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Psalms 109:3–5

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They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
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From verse 3

  1. Psalms 69:4Rank 1 from verse 3
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    4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.

  2. Psalms 35:7Rank 2 from verse 3
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    7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.

  3. John 15:24–25Rank 3 from verse 3
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    24If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

    25But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

  4. Psalms 35:20Rank 4 from verse 3
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    20For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.

  5. Psalms 88:17Rank 5 from verse 3
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    17They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.

From verse 4

  1. Psalms 38:20Rank 1 from verse 4
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    20They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

  2. Luke 23:34Rank 2 from verse 4
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    34¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

  3. Psalms 35:7Rank 3 from verse 4
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    7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.

  4. Psalms 69:12–13Rank 4 from verse 4
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    12They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.

    13But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

  5. Psalms 55:16–17Rank 5 from verse 4
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    16As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.

    17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 17:13Rank 1 from verse 5
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    13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

  2. Psalms 38:20Rank 2 from verse 5
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    20They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

  3. 2 Samuel 15:31Rank 3 from verse 5
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    31¶ And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

  4. Genesis 44:4Rank 4 from verse 5
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    4And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?

  5. Psalms 35:7–12Rank 5 from verse 5
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    7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.

    8Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.

    9And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

    10All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?

    11False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.

    12They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.

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Psalms 109:3

COMBINED MEANING

compassed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of compass, meaning to go around, surround, enclose, or encircle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

without

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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cause

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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 109:4

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 109:5

COMBINED MEANING

rewarded

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Gave or received a return, recompense, or requital for conduct or work, whether good or evil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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2For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

3They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

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4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

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

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6Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.

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