Psalms 5:12

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 5

“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”Psalms 5:12

What Does Psalms 5:12 Mean?

Psalms 5:12 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 5, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to Psalms 5:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Psalms 32:10“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.”Genesis 15:1“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”Psalms 65:11“Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.”Psalms 115:13“He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.”Psalms 1:1“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”Psalms 112:1“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”Psalms 32:7“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”Psalms 29:11“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”Psalms 103:4“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;”Psalms 3:3“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”Psalms 3:8“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.”Numbers 6:27“And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.”Psalms 11:7“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”2 Samuel 22:3“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”Psalms 18:35“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.”Psalms 30:7“LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.”Job 1:10“Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.”

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