Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 129:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 129:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 129 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.”
Psalms 129:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 129:5
A curse is pronounced: 'Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.' The imperative 'let them be' is prayer for divine judgment, not personal vengeance. The word 'confounded' (Hebrew 'bosh') means ashamed, disappointed, or put to shame - enemies' plots will fail, producing humiliation. 'Turned back' means repelled, defeated, sent away unsuccessfully. Those 'that hate Zion' aren't merely political enemies but theological opponents - they hate God's dwelling place and covenant people. Hatred of Zion is ultimately hatred of God. The prayer asks that God frustrate and shame those wh...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 129:5
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“for my own sake”
“Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.”
“If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him, but you will surely fall before him.”
“and let's destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”
“when the Lord has performed his whole work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem”
“that I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the peoples. All who burden themselves with it will be severely wounded”
“This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin”
“Proclaim, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh of Armies: I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.”
“and like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they will devour all the surrounding peoples”
“your going out”