November 5
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PSALM 69 LORD BRING JUDGMENT ON EVIL
22 Let their own table before them become a snare;
and when they are at peace, let it become a trap.
23 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see,
and make their loins tremble continually.
24 Pour out your indignation upon them, and let your burning anger overtake them.
25 May their camp be a desolation; let no one dwell in their tents.
26 For they persecute him whom you have struck down,
and they recount the pain of those you have wounded.
27 Add to them punishment upon punishment; may they have no acquittal from you.
28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living;
let them not be enrolled among the righteous.
29 But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, O God, set me on high!
30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
31 This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.
– Psalm 69:22-31
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Lord, you are a God of love and you hate all kinds of evil
You promised to protect and take care of your people
Bring judgment to all those who plot schemes against us
Let them know how much you abhor all kinds of wickedness
May their plans to harm someone be put on hold
May their names be removed from your book
Let their own traps work against them instead
Protect all the upright whom they want to hurt
Lord, we will praise you forever and always worship you daily
We will serve your majestic and powerful name constantly.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think David prayed imprecatory prayers such as this psalm?
• Do you think God wants us to pray this way? Why or why not?