Psalms 89:42
Thou have exalted the right hand of his adversaries. Thou have made all his enemies to rejoice.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
In Context
41All who pass by the way rob him. He has become a reproach to his neighbors.
43Yea, thou turn back the edge of his sword, and have not made him to stand in the battle.
Cross References
Leviticus 26:17And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies. Those who hate you shall rule over you, and ye shall flee when no man pursues you.
Deuteronomy 28:25LORD will cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies. Thou shall go out one way against them, and shall flee seven ways before them. And thou shall be tossed to and fro among all the kingdoms of the earth.
Psalms 13:2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Psalms 80:13The boar out of the wood ravages it, and the wild beasts of the field feed on it.
John 16:20Truly, truly, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. Ye will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will become into joy.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:39-52
Complaints and Expostulations; David's Expostulation with God. 38 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed. 39 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground. 40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin. 41 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours. 42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice. 43… Read the whole commentary →