Psalms 89:38
\89:37\It will be fixed for ever like the moon; and the witness in heaven is true. (Selah.)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
In Context
39\89:38\But you have put him away in disgust; you have been angry with the king of your selection.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:21O mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain on you, you fields of death: for there the arms of the strong have been shamed, the arms of Saul, as if he had not been marked with the holy oil.
1 Chronicles 28:9And you, Solomon my son, get knowledge of the God of your father, and be his servant with a true heart and with a strong desire, for the Lord is the searcher of all hearts, and has knowledge of all the designs of men's thoughts; if you make search for him, he will be near you; but if you are turned away from him, he will give you up for ever.
Psalms 44:9\44:8\Our pride is in God at all times, to his name we give praise for ever. (Selah.)
Psalms 60:10\60:8\Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded.
Psalms 78:59When this came to God's ears he was very angry, and gave up Israel completely;
Psalms 89:51\89:50\Keep in mind, O Lord, the shame of your servants, and how the bitter words of all the people have come into my heart;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →