Psalms 73:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 73:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 73:8 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 73:8 — KJV
“They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.”
— Psalms 73:8 (KJV)
Psalms 73:8 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 73:8
“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 73:8: speak, concerning
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 73:8: speak, concerning
“Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?”
Shares key themes with Psalms 73:8: speak, wickedly
“He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; righteously: Heb. in righteousnesses uprightly: Heb. uprightnesses oppressions: or, deceits blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Psalms 73:8: speak, oppression
“In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 73:8: speak, oppression
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