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Psalms 119:22 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 119:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.”
Psalms 119:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:22
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. The psalmist prays for vindication from social shame. Remove (gal, גַּל) means to roll away, like rolling a stone from a well. Reproach (cherpah, חֶרְפָּה) is disgrace or scorn, while contempt (buz, בּוּז) is disdain or derision. The psalmist suffers social rejection and public mockery, likely because of his commitment to God's Word in a hostile environment.The for clause provides the basis for his appeal: I have kept thy testimonies (edotekha natsarti, עֵדֹתֶיךָ נָצָרְתִּי). Natsar (נָצַר) means to guard, watch over, prese...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:22
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“Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.”
“for your ordinances are good.”
“when you sin”
“while you are spoken against as evildoers”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“for I trust in your word.”
“who daily bears our burdens”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“God”