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Psalms 39:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 39:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 39 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. a vain: Heb. an image”
Psalms 39:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 39:6
Surely every man walketh in a vain shew—The Hebrew aḵ-bəṣelem yithallēḵ-'îsh (אַךְ־בְּצֶלֶם יִתְהַלֶּךְ־אִישׁ) literally means "only in an image walks man." The word ṣelem (צֶלֶם, image/shadow) is the same used in Genesis 1:27 for humanity made in God's image, but here it suggests phantom or mere appearance. David's point is devastating: human life, for all its busyness, is as insubstantial as a shadow. The verb hālaḵ (walk/go about) describes daily activity, yet it's all a vain shew—empty appearance without substance.Surely they are disquieted in vain (aḵ-heḇel yehemāyûn, אַךְ־הֶבֶל יֶהֱמָיוּ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 39:6
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“that appears for a little time”
“God gives wisdom”
“as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”
“and if he has fathered a son”
“Then I returned”
“to stay up late”
“says the Preacher. All is vanity!”
“and prepare clothing as the clay;”