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Psalms 129:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Psalms 129:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 129 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.”
Psalms 129:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 129:7
The agricultural futility continues: 'Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.' This verse extends the housetop grass metaphor - such grass is useless for harvest. The 'mower' (one who cuts grain) cannot fill his hand because there's insufficient growth. Similarly, 'he that bindeth sheaves' (gathers harvested grain into bundles) has nothing to gather in his bosom (fold of garment used to carry items). The double imagery emphasizes complete uselessness - enemies produce nothing of lasting value. They may sprout, but they yield no harvest. This pictures th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 129:7
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“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”
“and have not remembered the rock of your strength. Therefore you plant pleasant plants”
“and they will reap the whirlwind. He has no standing grain. The stalk will yield no head. If it does yield”
“carrying seed for sowing”