Psalm 109:28

New International Reader's Version

They may curse me. But may you bless me. May those who attack me be put to shame. But may I be filled with joy.

Cross References

Psalm 109:17

They loved to curse others. May their curses come back on them. They didn’t find any pleasure in giving anyone their blessing. May no blessing ever come to them.

Proverbs 26:2

A curse given for no reason is like a wandering bird or a flying sparrow. It doesn’t go anywhere.

Numbers 22:12

But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those people. I have blessed them.”

Numbers 23:20

He has commanded me to bless Israel. He has given them his blessing. And I can’t change it.

Numbers 23:23

There isn’t any magic that can hurt the people of Jacob. No one can use magic words to harm Israel. Here is what will be said about the people of Jacob. Here is what will be said about Israel. People will say, ‘See what God has done!’

John 16:22

That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.