When the Hounds Hound You

Shimei cursed David. And what was David’s response? “Let him curse.” David knew that man’s curses are impotent, but God’s blessings are omnipotent. You can’t curse what God has blessed; ask Baalim. If God blesses us, it matters little who curses us. The curser only shows the malice and mischief of his own heart.

The blessings of God do not counterbalance the curses of the foe; they by far outweigh them. David’s principle at such times was, “Let them curse, but bless thou.” God’s chosen vessel always expected a special blessing from God when the cursing started. No wonder David finishes this text in Psalms by saying he would rejoice at such times.

When you’re cursed for being blessed,” bless them that curse you.”