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Psalms 109:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 109:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 109 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.”
Psalms 109:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 109:17
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him (וַיֶּאֱהַב קְלָלָה וַתְּבוֹאֵהוּ, vaye'ehav kelalah vattevo'ehu)—he אָהַב (ahav, "loved") קְלָלָה (kelalah, "cursing"), so it comes upon him. As he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him (וְלֹא־חָפֵץ בִּבְרָכָה וַתִּרְחַק מִמֶּנּוּ, velo-chafets bivrachah vattirchak mimenu)—he had no pleasure (חָפֵץ, chafets) in בְּרָכָה (berachah, "blessing"), so it distances itself.This is the lex talionis (law of retaliation) in spiritual terms: you receive what you love. Proverbs 26:2 states "the curse causeless shall not come," but a curse loved ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 109:17
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“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.”
“as I live”
“and the words of their lips”
“because they didn't receive the love of the truth”
“you deceitful tongue.”
“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”