Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 64:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 64:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 64 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:”
Psalms 64:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 64:3
The metaphor of tongues as swords and words as arrows depicts verbal assault as warfare. The Hebrew 'shanan' (sharpen/whet) indicates deliberate preparation, not spontaneous anger. 'Bend their bows' suggests aimed, intentional harm. This anticipates James's teaching on the tongue as a deadly weapon (James 3:5-8), showing that slander requires the same spiritual vigilance as physical warfare.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 64:3
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“which defiles the whole body”
“even the sons of men”
“let their arrows be made blunt.”
“but the tongue of the wise heals.”
“[as it were] their bow”
“behold”
“and their righteousness which is of me”
“and their jaws like knives”