Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 91:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 91:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 91 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.”
Psalms 91:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 91:8
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked—The Hebrew רַק בְּעֵינֶיךָ תַבִּיט (raq be'eynekha tabbit, 'only with your eyes you will look') emphasizes passive observation rather than personal experience. The righteous dwelling in God's shelter (v. 1) will witness divine judgment from a position of safety, not suffer it themselves.The phrase reward of the wicked (שִׁלֻּמַת רְשָׁעִים, shillumat resha'im) uses שִׁלֻּמַת (shillumat), meaning 'recompense' or 'retribution'—the same root as שָׁלֵם (shalem, 'complete, finished'). This is not vindictive pleasure but sober re...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 91:8
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“and keep his way”
“neither of the desolation of the wicked”
“Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies”
“and you will say”
“The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.”
“Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”
“and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense;”