Psalms 141:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Psalms 141:6 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Their judges have been released by the sides of a rock, And they have heard my sayings, For they have been pleasant.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 141:6 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 31:1Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.
- 2 Samuel 1:17Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan,
- 2 Samuel 2:4Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”
- 2 Samuel 5:1Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.
- 2 Samuel 23:1These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:
- 1 Chronicles 10:1Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.
- 1 Chronicles 11:1Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.
- 1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.
- 1 Chronicles 13:2And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.
- 2 Chronicles 25:12and the army of Judah also captured 10,000 men alive. They took them to the top of a cliff and threw them down so that all were dashed to pieces.
- Psalms 45:2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
- Luke 4:22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
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