Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
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Job 16:10
“They have gaped at me with their mouths,
With contempt they have struck me on the cheek;
They massed themselves together [and conspired] against me.
“They have gaped at me with their mouths,
With contempt they have struck me on the cheek;
They massed themselves together [and conspired] against me.
Isaiah 50:6
I turned My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.
I turned My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.
Micah 5:1 “Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops;
A state of siege has been placed against us.
They shall strike the ruler of Israel on the cheek with a rod (scepter).
A state of siege has been placed against us.
They shall strike the ruler of Israel on the cheek with a rod (scepter).
Matthew 5:39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise].
Matthew 26:67
Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,
Luke 6:29 Whoever strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one also [simply ignore insignificant insults or losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity]. Whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.
2 Corinthians 11:20
For you tolerate it if anyone makes you his slave; or devours you and your possessions; or takes advantage of you; or acts presumptuously; or hits you in the face.
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Psalm 69:9
For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Psalm 123:3
Be gracious to us, O Lord, be gracious and favorable toward us,
For we are greatly filled with contempt.
Be gracious to us, O Lord, be gracious and favorable toward us,
For we are greatly filled with contempt.
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Lamentations 3:61
You have heard their reproach, O Lord,
And all their schemes against me.
You have heard their reproach, O Lord,
And all their schemes against me.