Two pieces from the opening verses of Psalm 109 put their fingers on something that has troubled me — infrequently, thankfully — for years.

“They have spoken against me with a lying tongue” (Psalm 109:2).

“And fought against me without a cause” (Psalm 109:3).

This happened to me long ago. And not so long ago.

What shall I do?

Cry to God for vengeance and justice as did the Psalm writer?

No. I grab a hold of this little piece, though:

“But I give myself unto prayer” (Psalm 109:4).

I pray blessing and good on them.

I pray spiritual fulfillment and success for them.

I pray love, forgiveness, and peace for myself.

I claim for them verse 21 as I do for myself.

(I should, anyway.)

“But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me” (Psalm 109:21).

But bless thou (Psalm 109:28)

A little bit more from Psalm 109: For His Sake