Imprecatory Psalms, contained within the Book of Psalms of the Hebrew Bible, are those that imprecate - invoke judgment, calamity or curses upon one's enemies or those perceived as the enemies of God.

What does the term Imprecatory mean?

verb (used with object), im·pre·cat·ed, im·pre·cat·ing. to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.

What is the meaning of imprecatory psalms?

Imprecatory Psalms, contained within the Book of Psalms of the Hebrew Bible (Hebrew: תנ"ך‎), are those that imprecate - invoke judgment, calamity or curses upon one's enemies or those perceived as the enemies of God.