What does Psalm 109:2 mean?

Psalm 109:2 highlights themes such as slander, wickedness, persecution when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 109:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

1Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;

2For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

3They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

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Matthew 5:11
Jesus speaks about being persecuted for righteousness, similar to the psalmist's experience.
Psalm 31:18
Both verses express a plea against deceitful speech and wickedness.
1 Peter 2:12
Believers are encouraged to live honorably despite slander, echoing the psalmist's plight.