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Psalms 69:7 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 69:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 69 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.”
Psalms 69:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 69:7
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. This verse explains why David can appeal to God—his suffering stems from faithfulness to God, not personal wrongdoing. "For thy sake" (עָלֶיךָ/alekha) indicates the causative relationship: loyalty to God provoked the persecution. "Reproach" (חֶרְפָּה/cherpah) signifies public disgrace, scorn, and taunting—not merely private suffering but public humiliation."Shame hath covered my face" uses vivid imagery of shame as a garment or veil obscuring one's countenance. In honor-shame cultures, "face" represented one's social stand...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 69:7
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“you know; remember me”
“for your sake we are killed all day long. We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter.”
“and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair; I didn't hide my face from shame and spitting.”
“the author and perfecter of faith”
“they sent him back to Pilate.”
“and no man; a reproach of men”
“one on his right hand and one on the left.”
“saying”
“because they don't know him who sent me.”
“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”