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Psalms 39:11 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 39:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 39 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. his: Heb. that which is to be desired in him to melt away”
Psalms 39:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 39:11
When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity—The Hebrew construction bəṯôḵāḥôṯ 'al-'āwōn 'îsh (בְּתוֹכָחוֹת עַל־עָוֹן אִישׁ) shows God using tôḵāḥāh (rebuke/reproof) to address 'āwōn (iniquity/guilt). This verse universalizes David's experience: all humanity faces divine correction for sin. The purpose isn't destruction but transformation—God as the wise father who disciplines wayward children (Proverbs 3:11-12, quoted in Hebrews 12:5-6).Thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth—The imagery is haunting. Tattemes kā'āsh ḥămûḏô (תַּתֶּמֶס כָּעָשׁ חֲמוּדוֹ, "thou makest melt away...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 39:11
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“like a garment that is moth-eaten.”
“the Lord Yahweh will help me; who is he who shall condemn me? Behold”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“and not a few sleep.”
“he chastens”
“for you have taken me up”
“that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.”
“those who dwell in houses of clay”
“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
“for a memorial.>> Yahweh”