Psalms 89:49

(89-50) Where are Thy former mercies, O Lord, which Thou didst swear unto David in Thy faithfulness?

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

In Context

48(89-49) What man is he that liveth and shall not see death, that shall deliver his soul from the power of the grave? Selah

50(89-51) Remember, Lord, the taunt of Thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the taunt of so many peoples;

Read all of Psalms 89

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:9God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as the LORD hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him;

Psalms 49:8(49-9) For too costly is the redemption of their soul, and must be let alone for ever —

Psalms 54:5(54-7) He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.

Psalms 89:3(89-4) I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn unto David My servant:

Psalms 132:11The LORD swore unto David in truth; He will not turn back from it: 'Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

Isaiah 63:7I will make mention of the mercies of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us; and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which He hath bestowed on them according to His compassions, and according to the multitude of His mercies.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Psalms 89:49