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Psalms 88:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 88:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 88 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together. daily: or, all the day”
Psalms 88:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 88:17
They came round about me daily like water (סַבּוּנִי כַמַּיִם כָּל־הַיּוֹם, sabuni chamayim kol-hayom)—"They" refers to the terrors mentioned in verse 16, now personified as assailants surrounding the victim. "Like water" suggests overwhelming, inescapable encirclement—not just a single wave but constant immersion. "Daily" (kol-hayom, literally "all the day") emphasizes the relentless, unceasing nature of the assault. They compassed me about together (הִקִּיפוּ עָלַי יָחַד, hikifu alay yachad)—"Together" suggests coordinated attack from all sides simultaneously, leaving no escape route.Psalm 8...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 88:17
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“they pin my hands and feet.{or”
“God”
“the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.”
“in the midst of the ruin they roll themselves in.”
“and he broke me apart. Yes”
“wagging their heads”
“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.”
“the stream would have gone over our soul;”
“but in the name of Yahweh”
“and compassed me with gall and travail.”