Psalms 55:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 55:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 55:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 55:9 — KJV
“Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.”
— Psalms 55:9 (KJV)
Psalms 55:9 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 55:9
“And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.”
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“Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.”
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“Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.”
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“I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?”
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“He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof. against...: or, concerning a merchantman the merchant city: Heb. Canaan strong...: or, strengths”
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