Psalms 109:8

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Psalms 109:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.

7 When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin.

8 May his days be few; may another take his position.

9 May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.

10 May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes.

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Psalms 55:23

But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Acts 1:17

He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

Acts 1:18

(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

Acts 1:19

This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

Acts 1:20

“For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’

Acts 1:21

Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Acts 1:22

beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

Acts 1:23

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 1:24

And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

Acts 1:25

to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.