The Imprecatory Psalms explained

What are the imprecatory Psalms? How should Christians think about and respond to imprecatory Psalms? Do the imprecatory Psalms reflect the character of God? Can Christians today pray in an imprecatory manner?

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot discuss and explain imprecation in the Psalms. Imprecatory Psalms are those in which the psalmist calls down or prays for curses, calamity, destruction, justice, and judgment on his enemies by God. These types of psalms are scattered throughout the Psalter.