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Psalms 120:3 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Psalms 120:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 120 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? What shall be given: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee? done: Heb. added”
Psalms 120:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 120:3
The psalmist poses a rhetorical question about divine judgment against deceivers: 'What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?' This question anticipates God's judicial response to persistent liars. The interrogative form implies that appropriate punishment exceeds human imagination - God's justice will fit the crime perfectly. The direct address to 'thou false tongue' personifies deceit, treating it as a willful agent deserving judgment. This rhetorical device emphasizes personal responsibility for words spoken. The question format also invites reflectio...
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Cross-References for Psalms 120:3
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“if he gains the whole world”
“What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”
“when he is cut off”