Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 109:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 109:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 109 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.”
Psalms 109:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 109:5
And they have rewarded me evil for good (וַיָּשִׂימוּ עָלַי רָעָה תַּחַת טוֹבָה, vayasimu alai ra'ah tachat tovah)—the preposition תַּחַת (tachat, "in place of") emphasizes substitution: evil instead of good, not alongside it. And hatred for my love (וְשִׂנְאָה תַּחַת אַהֲבָתִי, vesin'ah tachat ahavati)—the same substitution structure intensifies the betrayal.This verse articulates the central grievance justifying the imprecations that follow. David isn't merely offended; he has suffered covenant betrayal. Proverbs 17:13 pronounces God's curse on those who "reward evil for good." Psalm 35:12 a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 109:5
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“evil shall not depart from his house.”
“then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me”
“because I follow what is good.”
“and were not yet far off”
“saying”
“For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit”
“'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'{Psalm 41:9}”
“who also became a traitor.”
“behold”
“saying”