KJV ORIGINAL
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let it cling to him like the clothes he wears, and like a belt that he puts on every day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking that consequences stick to his enemy as closely and constantly as the clothes on his back.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 109, one of the strongest imprecatory (cursing) psalms where David calls down judgment on his enemies who have falsely accused and betrayed him. In ancient times, clothing and belts were essential daily wear that stayed close to the body, making this a vivid metaphor for something that would never leave a person.
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