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Psalms 119:20 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 119:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.”
Psalms 119:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:20
My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. This verse expresses intense spiritual hunger. My soul breaketh (garsah nafshi, גָּרְסָה נַפְשִׁי) uses a verb meaning to crush, break, or shatter—depicting overwhelming, almost painful desire. The psalmist's innermost being (nephesh, נֶפֶשׁ) is consumed with longing (ta'avah, תַּאֲבָה), a word often describing craving or intense yearning. This is not casual interest but desperate hunger for God's judgments (mishpatekha, מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ), His authoritative decisions and moral verdicts.The phrase at all times (bekhol-e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:20
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“so my soul pants after you”
“and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”
“and not turned aside.”
“when he was in the desert of Judah.>> God”
“for I longed for your commandments.”
“I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.”
“Yahweh. Your law is my delight.”
“A friend loveth at all times”
“and call on God at all times?”