KJV ORIGINAL
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When he is put on trial, let him be found guilty, and let even his prayers be counted as wrongdoing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to let his enemy be condemned in court and for even that person's prayers to be considered sinful.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 109 is one of the harshest imprecatory (cursing) psalms, likely written by David when facing false accusations and betrayal from someone he had trusted. In ancient Israel's legal system, being condemned in judgment meant severe consequences, and having one's prayers counted as sin suggested complete spiritual rejection.
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