Psalms120
English Standard Version
1A of . In my I to the Lord, and he me.
2 , O Lord, , a .
3 shall be to you, and more shall be to you, you ?
4A , with of the !
5 to me, I in , that I the of !
6Too have had my those who .
7 am for , but I , they are for !
Cross References
Psalms 120Poole links divine retribution on the evil tongue to 'coals' of punishment in Psalm 140:11.
Supported by Matthew Poole
JFB aligns the description of 'slander and deceit' here with the destructive deceitful tongue of Psalm 52.
Supported by JFB
Poole notes God's swift vengeance on slanderers is compared to arrows, as in Psalm 7:13.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Parallels Jeremiah's longing to flee his treacherous countrymen for a lodging place in the wilderness.
Supported by Matthew Poole
The thematic cry of distress answered by God's deliverance, typical of the Songs of Ascents.
Supported by John Calvin
The unbridled tongue characterized as a destructive fire, matching James' description of the tongue's fire.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Parallels David being driven out by slanderers to abide among alien, ungodly peoples.
Supported by John Calvin
Henry urges believers to strive for peace with all, reflecting the psalmist's pursuit of peace.
Supported by Matthew Henry
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