Psalms 76:12

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“He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.”

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BSBPD

“He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“He will cut off the spirit of princes: He is terrible to the kings of the earth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“He doth gather the spirit of leaders, Fearful to the kings of earth!”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 76:12 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 23:38These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.
  2. Joshua 5:1Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and their spirits failed for fear of the Israelites.
  3. 2 Chronicles 32:21and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.
  4. Psalms 2:5Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:
  5. Psalms 2:10Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.
  6. Psalms 47:2How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
  7. Psalms 48:4For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together.
  8. Psalms 50:14Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
  9. Psalms 68:12“Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder.
  10. Psalms 68:35O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!
  11. Isaiah 13:6Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.
  12. Isaiah 24:21In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below.
  13. Zephaniah 3:6“I have cut off the nations; their corner towers are destroyed. I have made their streets deserted with no one to pass through. Their cities are laid waste, with no man, no inhabitant.
  14. Revelation 6:15Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.
  15. Revelation 19:17Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,

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