Psalms 141:6

Abandoned they are to the hands of their judges: they shall learn that my words are true.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

5A wound or reproof from a good person in kindness is oil which my head shall never refuse. In their misfortune my prayer is still with them.

7Like stones on a country road cleft and broken so lie our bones scattered for Death to devour.

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Cross References

Luke 4:22All who were present spoke well of him, and were astonished at the beautiful words that fell from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:6-10

Reproofs of the Righteous; Complaints and Petitions. 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. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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