Psalm 109:17

English Standard Version

17 He loved to curse; let curses come[1] upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far[2] from him! (Pr 14:14; Eze 35:6) 

New International Version

17 He loved to pronounce a curse – may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing – may it be far from him. 

New International Reader’s Version

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. 

King James Version

17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. 

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