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Psalms 109:19 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Psalms 109:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 109 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.”
Psalms 109:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 109:19
Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him (תְּהִי־לוֹ כְּבֶגֶד יַעְטֶה, tehi-lo kheveged ya'teh)—the verb עָטָה (atah, "wrap, cover") with בֶּגֶד (beged, "garment") completes the clothing metaphor. And for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually (וּלְמֵזַח תָּמִיד יַחְגְּרֶהָ, ulmeizach tamid yachgerehah)—מֵזַח (meizach, "belt, girdle") worn תָּמִיד (tamid, "continually, perpetually"). The verb חָגַר (chagar, "gird") speaks of binding tight.The curse becomes permanent fixture—not something he can remove. Job 8:13-14 uses similar imagery: the hypocrite's trust is "as a spider's w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 109:19
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“Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame”
“but on himself”
“Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.”
“like oil into his bones.”