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Psalms 89:42 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 89:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 89 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.”
Psalms 89:42 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 89:42
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries (הֲרֵימוֹתָ יְמִין צָרָיו haremota yemin tzarav)—the "right hand" symbolizes power and victory. God didn't merely permit enemy triumph; He actively exalted (haremota, lifted up, established) their strength. Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice (הִשְׂמַחְתָּ כָּל־אוֹיְבָיו hismachta kol-oyevav)—samach indicates jubilant celebration. God gave His covenant people's foes cause for gladness.This disturbing theology appears throughout Scripture: God uses pagan nations to judge His people (Habakkuk 1:6; Isaiah 10:5). The right hand of Babylon wa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 89:42
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“Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”
“that you will weep and lament”
“having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?”
“and shall flee seven ways before them: and you shall be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth.”
“The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.”
“and has not pitied: He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you; he has exalted the horn of your adversaries.”
“and you will be struck before your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you; and you will flee when no one pursues you.”
“that will execute the vengeance of the covenant; and you will be gathered together within your cities: and I will send the pestilence among you; and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy.”