Psalm 109:9
“Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 109Meaning
This is severe curse language, not authorization to target spouses, children, or families.
Imprecatory judicial appeal
The speaker voices severe curses and asks God to answer hostile accusation with judgment.
Read carefully
The verse gives no moral authority for collective punishment or family-directed harm.
Reflection
Separate the alleged wrongdoer from innocent relatives.