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Psalms 119:51 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 119:51 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 51 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.”
Psalms 119:51 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:51
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. Here the proud (זֵדִים, zedim) are arrogant mockers who scorn God's servants—the same word used for those who defied God at Babel. Derision (לָעַג, la'ag) means contemptuous mockery, the kind Nehemiah faced rebuilding Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:19).Yet have I not declined from thy law—the Hebrew declined (נָטָה, natah) means 'turned aside' or 'deviated.' Despite social pressure and ridicule, the psalmist maintained covenant fidelity. This foreshadows Christ, who 'endured the cross, despising the shame' (Hebrews...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:51
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“and not turned aside.”
“you have persuaded me”
“neither have our steps strayed from your path”
“Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.”
“Yahweh”
“saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.”
“seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses”
“I will keep your precepts.”
“who wander from your commandments.”
“who were lovers of money”