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Psalms 109:6 Cross-References

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Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. Satan: or, an adversary

Psalms 109:6 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 109:6

Set thou a wicked man over him (הַפְקֵד עָלָיו רָשָׁע, hafked alav rasha)—the verb פָּקַד (paqad) means "appoint, set in authority." David prays for poetic justice: let the wicked experience wickedness. And let Satan stand at his right hand (וְשָׂטָן יַעֲמֹד עַל־יְמִינוֹ, vesatan ya'amod al-yemino)—this is the only use of שָׂטָן (satan) in the Psalms, meaning "adversary" or "accuser." The right hand is the position of power and advocacy (Ps 16:8; 110:5); David prays the accuser stands there instead of a defender.Scholars debate whether שָׂטָן is the proper name (Satan) or merely "an adversary....

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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