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Psalms 143:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 143:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 143 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.”
Psalms 143:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. After expressing devastation (vv. 3-4), David pivots to remembrance—a crucial spiritual discipline when present circumstances overwhelm. "I remember" (zakarti, זָכַרְתִּי) is active recollection, deliberately calling to mind God's past faithfulness. "Days of old" (yamim mikedem, יָמִים מִקֶּדֶם) could refer to David's personal history or Israel's salvation history—likely both.The three parallel verbs—"remember," "meditate" (hagiti, הָגִיתִי), and "muse" (asicha, אָשִׂיחָה)—intensify the focus. Hagah (הָגָ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 143:5
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“the years of ancient times.”
“I will appeal to this: the years of the right hand of the Most High.”
“remember now what Balak king of Moab devised”
“You come to me with a sword”
“[and] the praises of Yahweh”
“Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion”
“He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.”
“that he might humble you”
“my soul is in despair within me. Therefore I remember you from the land of the Jordan”