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Psalm 109:15
ESV Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth!
NIV May their sins always remain before the Lord, that he may blot out their name from the earth.
NASB May they be before the Lord continually, So that He may eliminate their memory from the earth;
CSB Let their sins always remain before the Lord, and let him remove all memory of them from the earth.
NLT May the Lord always remember these sins, and may his name disappear from human memory.
KJV Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
NKJV Let them be continually before the Lord, That He may cut off the memory of them from the earth;

What does Psalm 109:15 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 109, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 109:6–20 contains a long list of punishments which the psalmist—probably David—wishes upon his enemies. Prayers for wrathful judgment to come from God are labeled "imprecatory," and don't necessarily come with God's approval. These seem to be in response to sinful acts towards the poor (Psalm 109:16), as well as repeated lies (Psalm 109:4–5). The writer's wishes for his enemies include legal accusations and convictions, poverty, shame, humiliation, and curses. This even extends to asking for the enemy to die and leave his family destitute.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist, probably David, calls on the Lord for help. He is under siege in the form of lies, hatred, and slander. Though David has shown them love, they respond with attacks. He prays that God would deliver punishment to these enemies. David's requests are harsh and even include the families of these opponents. Ultimately, David trusts God to provide rescue. He hopes that it will be clear to all that it was the Lord who rescued Him.
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