Psalms 59:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 59:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 59:3 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O L..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 59:3 — KJV
“For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.”
— Psalms 59:3 (KJV)
Psalms 59:3 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 59:3
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with Psalms 59:3: soul, against, nor
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Psalms 59:3: soul, against, nor
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Psalms 59:3: lie, soul, against
“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 59:3: soul, against, transgression
“Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 59:3: lie, against, nor
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