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Psalms 109:22 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 109:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 109 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.”
Psalms 109:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 109:22
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. David declares his condition using ani (עָנִי, poor/afflicted) and evyon (אֶבְיוֹן, needy), terms denoting socioeconomic vulnerability but primarily spiritual destitution. The phrase my heart is wounded uses chalal (חָלַל), meaning pierced or slain, describing trauma deeper than physical suffering.This self-description grounds David's imprecatory prayers (verses 6-19) in genuine affliction, not vindictive spite. The wounded heart reveals emotional and spiritual anguish—betrayal by a trusted friend (verse 4) has left him psychologicall...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 109:22
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“Yahweh”
“my God.”
“and no man; a reproach of men”
“and withered”
“The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
“and has not despised their prayer.”
“she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said”
“I am distracted.”
“but persecuted the poor and needy man”
“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”