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Psalms 119:53 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 119:53 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 53 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.”
Psalms 119:53 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:53
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. The word horror (זַלְעָפָה, zal'afah) conveys burning indignation mixed with dread—not casual disapproval but visceral grief. This isn't self-righteous anger but holy sorrow, echoing Jeremiah weeping over Jerusalem (Jeremiah 9:1) and Jesus weeping over the city (Luke 19:41).That forsake thy law (עֹזְבֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ, ozevei toratekha)—the participle emphasizes ongoing, willful abandonment of God's instruction. The psalmist's horror reflects God's own grief over covenant betrayal (Ezekiel 6:9). Paul expresses similar anguis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:53
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“I tore my garment and my robe”
“because they don't observe your word.”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”
“of whom I told you often”
“and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib: and [when] he came there”
“and I would mourn for many of those who have sinned before now”
“and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones”
“because they don't observe your law.”
“my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit”
“and cursed them”