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Psalms 139:21 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 139:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?”
Psalms 139:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 139:21
Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? David's rhetorical questions demand assent: loving God requires hating His enemies. Hate (שָׂנֵא, sane) is strong language, but it's directed at those who hate God—not personal enemies but enemies of righteousness. Grieved (אֶתְקוֹטָט, etqotat, from קוּט, qut) means to loathe, feel disgust, be weary with—moral revulsion at evil.Those that rise up against thee (תְּקוֹמְמֶיךָ, teqomemecha) are active rebels, insurgents against divine authority. This verse reflects biblical 'holy hatred'—not per...
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Cross-References for Psalms 139:21
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“because they don't observe your word.”
“but I trust in Yahweh.”
“and will not sit with the wicked.”
“and said to king Jehoshaphat”
“that you hate the works of the Nicolaitans”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”
“but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts”
“my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit”
“being grieved at the hardening of their hearts”