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Psalms 57:6 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 57:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 57 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”
Psalms 57:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 57:6
The image of enemies falling into their own pit demonstrates the principle of lex talionis (law of retribution) operating under divine providence. Proverbs repeatedly affirms this pattern (Proverbs 26:27), fulfilled paradigmatically in Haman's hanging on his own gallows (Esther 7:10). This reveals God's poetic justice—the wicked's schemes rebound upon themselves.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 57:6
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“and raises up all those who are bowed down.”
“and has fallen into the pit which he made.”
“he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.”
“and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net.”
“For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit”
“they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.”
“their own foot is taken.”
“you knew my path. In the way in which I walk”
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
“and know and see his place where his haunt is”