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Psalms 119:136 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 119:136 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 136 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.”
Psalms 119:136 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:136
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes (פַּלְגֵי־מַיִם יָרְדוּ עֵינָי, palgei-mayim yardu einai)—Peleg means stream, canal, channel—not drops but torrents. Yarad (run down, descend) suggests continuous flow. The hyperbolic imagery communicates overwhelming grief. Jeremiah wept similarly over Jerusalem's rebellion (Lam 3:48-49).Because they keep not thy law (עַל אֲשֶׁר לֹא־שָׁמְרוּ תוֹרָתֶךָ, al asher lo-shameru toratekha)—The tears flow not from personal suffering but from others' violation of God's torah. This is holy sorrow for God's dishonor. Paul had 'great sorrow and continual grief' for Isr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:136
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“and my eyes a spring of tears”
“Go through the midst of the city”
“and take up a wailing for us”
“because of the wicked who forsake your law.”
“and has not performed my commandments. Samuel was angry; and he cried to Yahweh all night.”
“because they don't observe your word.”
“Let my eyes run down with tears night and day”
“he saw the city and wept over it”
“That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”