Psalm 72:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Force the desert tribes to accept his rule, and make his enemies crawl in the dust.

Cross References

Genesis 3:14

So the LORD God said to the snake: “Because of what you have done, you will be the only animal to suffer this curse— for as long as you live, you will crawl on your stomach and eat dust.

1 Kings 9:18

Baalath, and Tamar in the desert of Judah.

Psalm 110:1

The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at my right side, until I make your enemies into a footstool for you.”

Psalm 110:6

He will judge the nations and crack their skulls, leaving piles of dead bodies all over the earth.

Psalm 2:9

You will smash them with an iron rod and shatter them like dishes of clay.”

Psalm 22:29

All who are rich and have more than enough will bow down to you, Lord. Even those who are dying and almost in the grave will come and bow down.

Isaiah 49:23

The kings and queens of those nations where they were raised will come and bow down. They will take care of you just like a slave taking care of a child. Then you will know that I am the LORD. You won't be disappointed if you trust me.”

Micah 7:17

because of their fear of me, your LORD and God. Then they will come trembling, crawling out of their fortresses like insects or snakes, lapping up the dust.

Luke 19:27

Now bring me the enemies who didn't want me to be their king. Kill them while I watch!”