2-23-08 Psalm 109:28,29 Your Enemies Are Clothed in Humiliation
Psalms 109:28, 29 (NAS)
Let them curse, but do Thou bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Thy servant shall be glad. Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
Psalms 109:28, 29 (NLT)
Then let them curse me if they like, but you will bless me! When they attack me, they will be disgraced! But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing! Make their humiliation obvious to all; clothe my accusers with disgrace.
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Ever since the fall of man, when Adam sinned against the Lord God, men have thought that their relationship with God was of little account. They gave the Lord slight and trifling attention. They thought He was insignificant and esteemed Him lightly. They held Him in contempt and dishonor. If they encountered the Almighty, they turned quickly away and tried to shake off the experience. In cursing Him, they brought curses on themselves.
You, however, know the Truth that God loves you and has only good in store for you. You, therefore, kneel before Him and bless Him. Because you adore Him, you praise and salute His holy name.
When God's enemies stand before Him, they will reap the consequences of their choices and actions. Then they will be disappointed and ashamed. Those who have raised themselves in hostility will be disconcerted and embarrassed in His presence.
When you come before the Lord Almighty, you stand in humility to worship and serve. You know that He is the Lord and you are merely His subject. This, however, does not make you sad, depressed, or discouraged. No, in this you rejoice and are glad, for you know that this is the best decision you have ever made.
You also rejoice because you know that your adversaries and opponents will soon be clothed with disgrace and reproach. While you are wearing your robe of righteousness, they will put on shame and confusion; they will be dishonored and insulted. They will be covered only in the apparel of humiliation. Their unfaithfulness and treachery will be their robes and mantles. As they chose unrighteousness in life, so too in death will they be clothed with the same. However, the mantle that you received through the grace of the Lord God will continue to cover you in righteousness!
Let them curse, but do Thou bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Thy servant shall be glad. Let my accusers be clothed with dishonor, And let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
Psalms 109:28, 29 (NLT)
Then let them curse me if they like, but you will bless me! When they attack me, they will be disgraced! But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing! Make their humiliation obvious to all; clothe my accusers with disgrace.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ever since the fall of man, when Adam sinned against the Lord God, men have thought that their relationship with God was of little account. They gave the Lord slight and trifling attention. They thought He was insignificant and esteemed Him lightly. They held Him in contempt and dishonor. If they encountered the Almighty, they turned quickly away and tried to shake off the experience. In cursing Him, they brought curses on themselves.
You, however, know the Truth that God loves you and has only good in store for you. You, therefore, kneel before Him and bless Him. Because you adore Him, you praise and salute His holy name.
When God's enemies stand before Him, they will reap the consequences of their choices and actions. Then they will be disappointed and ashamed. Those who have raised themselves in hostility will be disconcerted and embarrassed in His presence.
When you come before the Lord Almighty, you stand in humility to worship and serve. You know that He is the Lord and you are merely His subject. This, however, does not make you sad, depressed, or discouraged. No, in this you rejoice and are glad, for you know that this is the best decision you have ever made.
You also rejoice because you know that your adversaries and opponents will soon be clothed with disgrace and reproach. While you are wearing your robe of righteousness, they will put on shame and confusion; they will be dishonored and insulted. They will be covered only in the apparel of humiliation. Their unfaithfulness and treachery will be their robes and mantles. As they chose unrighteousness in life, so too in death will they be clothed with the same. However, the mantle that you received through the grace of the Lord God will continue to cover you in righteousness!
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