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Psalms 141:6 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 141:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 141 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.”
Psalms 141:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 141:6
This verse contains striking imagery of judgment and vindication. The Hebrew verb "overthrown" (shamat) means to be cast down or dashed to pieces, suggesting violent divine judgment upon corrupt judges. The phrase "in stony places" (yede-sela, literally "hands of rock") evokes imagery of judges being hurled from cliffs, a known form of execution in the ancient world.The contrast is powerful: after the wicked judges fall, people will "hear my words"—the psalmist's words of righteousness previously ignored. The description "for they are sweet" (na'emu) indicates pleasant, agreeable words that wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 141:6
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“and brought them to the top of the rock”
“and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.”
“and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.”
“saying”
“the man who was raised on high says”
“And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:”
“and spoke”
“who could order the battle array”
“therefore God has blessed you forever.”
“and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David”