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Psalms 139:20 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 139:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.”
Psalms 139:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 139:20
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain. This verse explains why David prays for judgment: the wicked don't just harm people but blaspheme God. Speak against thee wickedly (לִמְזִמָּה, limzimmah) carries the idea of plotting, scheming with malicious intent—not casual irreverence but calculated rebellion. Thine enemies (עָרֶיךָ, arecha) are God's adversaries, not merely David's.Take thy name in vain (נָשְׂאוּ לַשָּׁוְא, nas'u lashav) violates the third commandment (Exodus 20:7)—using God's name for empty, deceptive purposes or treating it with contempt. The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 139:20
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“and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way”
“that the enemy has mocked you”
“to blaspheme his name”
“and the peoples plot a vain thing?”
“your going out”
“God! Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.”
“they threaten oppression.”
“Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice”
“'Depart from us”