Psalms

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Purpose To offer praise and prayer to God
To supply God’s people with texts for worship
To reflect on God's sovereignty (the power and authority to rule) and some of life’s most difficult questions
Author Various; nearly half are linked with David
Date Written over many centuries. The process of collecting and editing was likely completed after the Babylonian exile
Setting Varied, but a setting after the Babylonian exile accounts for much of the editorial activity and grouping of the psalms

Overview Article

Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still remain for the future, namely that God’s people will completely fulfill his purposes and that all nations will submit to the Messiah.

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Themes

The Heart in the Psalms 81 The Hebrew words leb and lebab both mean "heart." But these words are difficult to translate. They rarely refer to the physical human heart. Instead, these terms usually refer to the center of a person's being. They r... Trusting God in the Psalms 68 The Lord's love inspires people to trust him ( Psalms 13:5 ; 17:7 ; 21:7 ; 32:10 ; 36:7 ; 52:8 ; 143:8 ). His name and reputation also build trust ( 9:10 ; 20:7 ; 33:21 ). Godly people avoid worshiping false gods and... Salvation in the Psalms 64 The writers of the psalms (called psalmists) considered God's salvation as a rescue from evil in the world. They had suffered a lot. During difficult times, they felt God had abandoned them. Meanwhile, evil people use... Wisdom Psalms 49 Some people call certain psalms "wisdom psalms" because they emphasize the importance of wisdom. They guide readers on handling life's questions, issues, and doubts (see Psalms 1 ; 14 ; 25 ; 34 ; 37 ; 39 ; 49 ; 73 ; 7... Questions and Doubt 48 The writers of the psalms (called "psalmists") are not afraid to ask questions and express their doubts. The number of questions in a psalm shows how intense the mood is or how important the issue is. The psalms with... The Poor and Needy in the Psalms 43 Throughout the Bible, God supports those who are poor and needy. These people are often oppressed and treated badly by society or greedy people. The book of Psalms frequently mentions the struggles of the oppressed an... God’s Presence in the Psalms 39 The writers of Scripture often express the desire to experience God's presence. In this close experience, God's goodness and love are all people need (see Psalm 21:6 ). In a similar way, when God is absent, it causes... Zion 35 Zion is the Hebrew name for the mountain in Jerusalem where the temple was located ( 2 Samuel 5:7 ; see also 2 Chronicles 3:1 ). Over time, people began using the name Zion to refer to all of Jerusalem. Zion can refer...
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God’s Anger 34 God is just and righteous in his judgment ( Psalm 7:11 ). He responds with righteous anger toward sin and injustice. God's anger is not like human anger. It is not an emotional outburst or loss of control. It is his p... Praise Psalms 21 The Hebrew title of the book of Psalms means "Praises." This idea fits many of the psalms. The psalms praise God for his nature and great acts in creation and history. People wrote praise psalms for both personal and... Prayers for Vengeance 20 Vengeance is punishment inflicted in return for a wrong suffered. It is the act of causing harm to someone as a response to harm they have caused. The writers of the psalms (called psalmists) sometimes asked God to pu... The Creator-King 18 God created and established the world. All of creation is his work ( Genesis 1–2 ; Psalm 24:1–2 ; 95:4–5 ). He also rules over his creation, managing and caring for everything he has made ( 95:6–7 ; 96:10 ). Several p... Life After Death 15 Writers in the Old Testament describe the place where dead people are as beneath the earth's surface ( Ezekiel 26:20 ). Sometimes, the earth swallows them alive ( Numbers 16:31–33 ; Psalm 55:15 ). But usually, "the co... Royal Psalms 15 The royal psalms all mention the king, his rule, and his relationship with God. Most scholars consider Psalms 2 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 45 , 61 , 72 , 89 , 101 , 110 , 132 , and 144 as royal psalms. Belief in God's rule is t... Psalms of Suffering 15 The four psalms of suffering (Psalms 16, 22, 40, and 69) describe the intense distress experienced by God's servant. They are also called "Passion Psalms." Psalm 22 uses some of the most powerful language about suffer... Darkness and Light 14 Darkness means there is no light. There was no light until God commanded it to appear. He then separated light from darkness ( Genesis 1:2 , 4–5 , 18 ). The ninth plague he sent against Egypt was three days of deep da... God Works through Prayer 13 God has authority and control over all creation. But he wants people to share their concerns with him through prayer. The Bible shows examples of God responding to people's prayers. Prayer is important for living a go... Celebration 10 God welcomes happy expressions of joy and delight from those who worship and praise him ( Isaiah 30:29 ; Jeremiah 30:19 ; 31:13 ; Zephaniah 3:17 ; Ephesians 5:19 ; Colossians 3:16 ). King David tried two times to brin... God’s Love for Israel 10 The prophet Malachi begins his message to the people of Israel with, " I have loved you,” says the LORD " ( Malachi 1:2 ). God's love for Israel is clear throughout the Old Testament. Malachi tells people to look at h... God's Rule and Power Over All Nations 8 In ancient times, most people thought each nation had its own god or gods. For example, the king of Aram thought Israel's gods were only powerful in the hills ( 1 Kings 20:23 ). When the judge Jephthah talked about th...

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Use of Psalms in the New Testament

Quoted 107 times across 12 New Testament books

Total quotations 107
Connected books 12
Most-connected book Hebrews 29

I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Echoed in HebrewsActs

For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Echoed in MatthewLuke

My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?

Echoed in MatthewMark

because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

Echoed in JohnRomans

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Psalm 2:1–2 Acts 4:25–26
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  • Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
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  • the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One
Psalm 2:7 Acts 13:33
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  • I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
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  • You are My Son; today I have become Your Father
Psalm 2:7 Hebrews 1:5
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  • I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
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  • You are My Son; today I have become Your Father
Psalm 2:7 Hebrews 5:5
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  • I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
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  • You are My Son; today I have become Your Father
Psalm 4:4 Ephesians 4:26
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  • Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
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  • Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon
Psalm 5:9 Romans 3:13
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  • For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.
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  • Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom
Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:16
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  • From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
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  • Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise
Psalm 8:4 Hebrews 2:6
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  • what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?
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  • What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him
Psalm 8:5 Hebrews 2:7
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  • You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor.
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  • You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor
Psalm 8:6 1 Corinthians 15:27
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  • You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:
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  • God has put everything under His feet
Psalm 8:6 Hebrews 2:8
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  • You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:
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  • and placed everything under his feet
Psalm 10:7 Romans 3:14
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  • His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.
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  • Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness
Psalm 14:1 Romans 3:11
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  • The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.
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  • There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God
Psalm 14:3 Romans 3:10
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  • All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
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  • There is no one righteous, not even one
Psalm 14:3 Romans 3:12
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  • All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
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  • All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one
Psalm 16:8 Acts 2:25
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  • I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
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  • I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken
Psalm 16:9 Acts 2:26
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  • Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
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  • Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope
Psalm 16:10 Acts 2:27
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  • For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
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  • because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay
Psalm 16:10 Acts 2:31
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  • For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
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  • that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay
Psalm 16:10 Acts 13:35
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  • For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
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  • You will not let Your Holy One see decay
Psalm 16:11 Acts 2:28
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  • You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
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  • You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence
Psalm 19:4 Romans 10:18
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  • their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.
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  • Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world
Psalm 22:1 Matthew 27:46
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  • My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
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  • About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me
Psalm 22:1 Mark 15:34
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  • My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
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  • At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me
Psalm 22:18 John 19:24
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  • They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
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  • Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the
Psalm 22:22 Hebrews 2:12
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  • I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
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  • I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly
Psalm 24:1 1 Corinthians 10:26
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  • The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
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  • The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof
Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46
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  • Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.
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  • Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this
Psalm 32:1 Romans 4:7
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  • Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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  • Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered
Psalm 32:2 Romans 4:8
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  • Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
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  • Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him
Psalm 34:12–13 1 Peter 3:10
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  • Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.
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  • Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech
Psalm 34:14 1 Peter 3:11
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  • Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
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  • He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it
Psalm 34:15–16 1 Peter 3:12
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  • The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth.
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  • the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil
Psalm 35:19 John 15:25
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  • Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.
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  • They hated Me without reason
Psalm 36:1 Romans 3:18
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  • An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
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  • There is no fear of God before their eyes
Psalm 40:6–8 Hebrews 10:5–7
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  • Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll: I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
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  • Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God
Psalm 41:9 John 13:18
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  • Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
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  • I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me
Psalm 44:22 Romans 8:36
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  • Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.
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  • For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered
Psalm 45:6 Hebrews 1:8
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  • Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
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  • Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom
Psalm 45:7 Hebrews 1:9
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  • You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
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  • You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy
Psalm 51:4 Romans 3:4
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  • Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.
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  • every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge
Psalm 53:3 Romans 3:10
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  • All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
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  • There is no one righteous, not even one
Psalm 53:3 Romans 3:12
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  • All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
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  • All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one
Psalm 62:12 Romans 2:6
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  • and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
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  • will repay each one according to his deeds
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  • BSB footnotes Psalm 62:12; STEP also lists Proverbs 24:12 as a parallel source for Romans 2:6.
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Psalm 68:18 Ephesians 4:8
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  • You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.
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  • When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men
Psalm 69:3 John 15:25
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  • I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
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  • They hated Me without reason
Psalm 69:9 John 2:17
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  • because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
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  • Zeal for Your house will consume Me
Psalm 69:9 Romans 15:3
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  • because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
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  • The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me
Psalm 69:22 Romans 11:9
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  • May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap.
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  • May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and
Psalm 69:23 Romans 11:10
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  • May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.
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  • May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever
Psalm 69:25 Acts 1:20
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  • May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
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  • May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and
Psalm 78:2 Matthew 13:35
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  • I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning,
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  • I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world
Psalm 78:24 John 6:31
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  • He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.
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  • as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven
Psalm 82:6 John 10:34
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  • I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
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  • not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods
Psalm 89:20 Acts 13:22
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  • I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.
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  • their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he
Psalm 91:11–12 Luke 4:10–11
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  • For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
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  • He will command His angels concerning You they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone
Psalm 91:11–12 Matthew 4:6
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  • For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
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  • He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone
Psalm 94:11 1 Corinthians 3:20
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  • The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
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  • The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile
Psalm 95:7–8 Hebrews 3:7–8
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  • For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,
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  • Today, if you hear His voice do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness
Psalm 95:7–8 Hebrews 3:15
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  • For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,
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  • Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion
Psalm 95:7–8 Hebrews 4:7
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  • For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,
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  • Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts
Psalm 95:9 Hebrews 3:9
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  • where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work.
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  • where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works
Psalm 95:10 Hebrews 3:10
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  • For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.”
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  • for forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways
Psalm 95:11 Hebrews 3:11
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  • So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
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  • So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest
Psalm 95:11 Hebrews 4:3
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  • So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
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  • swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His
Psalm 95:11 Hebrews 4:5
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  • So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
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  • They shall never enter My rest
Psalm 97:7 Hebrews 1:6
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  • All worshipers of images are put to shame— those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!
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  • Let all God’s angels worship Him
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  • This line is linked to both Psalm 97:7 (MT tradition) and Deuteronomy 32:43 (DSS/LXX); the Greek wording in Hebrews follows the latter more closely, so the wording does not match a single OT text form exactly.
Psalm 102:25 Hebrews 1:10
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  • In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
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  • In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands
Psalm 102:26–27 Hebrews 1:11–12
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  • They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.
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  • They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end
Psalm 104:4 Hebrews 1:7
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  • He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.
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  • He makes His angels winds, His servants flames of fire
Psalm 109:3 John 15:25
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  • They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.
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  • They hated Me without reason
Psalm 109:8 Acts 1:20
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  • May his days be few; may another take his position.
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  • be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position
Psalm 110:1 Acts 2:34–35
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet
Psalm 110:1 Hebrews 1:13
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet
Psalm 110:1 Luke 20:42–43
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet
Psalm 110:1 Luke 22:69
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • seated at the right hand of the power of God
Psalm 110:1 Matthew 22:43–44
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet
Psalm 110:1 Matthew 26:64
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • sitting at the right hand of Power
Psalm 110:1 Mark 12:36
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet
Psalm 110:1 Mark 14:62
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  • The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
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  • sitting at the right hand of Power
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:6
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:10
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • high priest in the order of Melchizedek
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 6:20
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 7:11
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 7:17
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek
Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 7:21
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  • The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
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  • The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever
Psalm 112:9 2 Corinthians 9:9
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  • He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
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  • He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever
Psalm 116:10 2 Corinthians 4:13
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  • I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”
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  • in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore
Psalm 117:1 Romans 15:11
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  • Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
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  • Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples
Psalm 118:6 Hebrews 13:6
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  • The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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  • The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me
Psalm 118:22–23 1 Peter 2:4
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • stone, rejected
Psalm 118:22–23 1 Peter 2:7
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
Psalm 118:22–23 Acts 4:11
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone
Psalm 118:22–23 Luke 20:17
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
Psalm 118:22–23 Matthew 21:42
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes
Psalm 118:22–23 Mark 12:10–11
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
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  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes
Psalm 118:26 John 12:13
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Psalm 118:26 Luke 13:35
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Psalm 118:26 Luke 19:38
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in
Psalm 118:26 Matthew 21:9
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Psalm 118:26 Matthew 23:39
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Psalm 118:26 Mark 11:9
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  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
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  • Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Psalm 132:11 Acts 2:30
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  • The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
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  • that He would place one of his descendants on his throne
Psalm 140:3 Romans 3:13
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  • They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
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  • The venom of vipers is on their lips
Psalm 143:2 Galatians 2:16
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  • Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
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  • no one will be justified
Psalm 146:6 Acts 4:24
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  • the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.
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  • Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them
Psalm 146:6 Acts 14:15
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  • the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.
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  • God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them