Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 144:8 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 144:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 144 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.”
Psalms 144:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 144:8
Whose mouth speaketh vanity (אֲשֶׁר פִּיהֶם דִּבֶּר־שָׁוְא)—Shav (vanity, falsehood, emptiness) describes enemy propaganda, lies, and deceptive treaties. And their right hand is a right hand of falsehood (viyminam yemin shaqer)—the right hand symbolizes covenant oaths and agreements (Genesis 24:9). A 'right hand of falsehood' means treacherous broken promises.David identifies enemies not merely by military threat but by moral-spiritual character: they lie, deceive, and break oaths. This pattern appears in Absalom's conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-6), built on flattery and false promises. The antithe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 144:8
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“and with a double heart.”
“nor say”
“he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad”
“but they curse inwardly. Selah.”
“the small and the great”
“deceit”
“and weave the spider's web: he who eats of their eggs dies; and that which is crushed breaks out into a viper.”
“speaking lies.”
“cut it off”