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Psalms 141:6 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.”

Psalms 141:6

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

4

Incline not my heart to {any} evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

5

Let the righteous smite me; {it shall be} a kindness: and let him reprove me; {it shall be} an excellent oil, {which} shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also {shall be} in their calamities. {me; it shall be a...: or, me kindly, and reprove me; let not their precious oil break, etc}

6

When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

7

Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth {wood} upon the earth.

8

But mine eyes {are} unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. {leave...: Heb. make not my soul bare}

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