Psalms 89:49
Where, Lord, are thy former loving-kindnesses, [which] thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
In Context
48What man liveth, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:9So do God to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah has sworn to David, I do not so to him;
Psalms 49:8(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
Psalms 54:5He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.
Psalms 89:3I have made a covenant with mine elect, I have sworn unto David my servant:
Psalms 132:11Jehovah hath sworn [in] truth unto David; he will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne;
Isaiah 63:7I will record the loving-kindnesses of Jehovah, the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed upon us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel which he hath bestowed upon them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving-kindnesses.
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 →