Psalms 89:51

(89:52) That thy enemies have defied, O Lord; that they have defied the footsteps of thy anointed.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

In Context

50(89:51) Remember, Lord, the disgrace of thy servants; that I bear in my bosom the [burden] of all the many nations;

52(89:53) Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:7And thus said Shim'i as he cursed, Away, away, thou man of blood, and thou worthless man!

Psalms 57:3(57:4) He will send from heaven, and save me, though he that longeth to swallow me up utter reproach. Selah. God will send forth his kindness and his truth.

Psalms 74:10How long, O God, shall the adversary utter defiance? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

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 →

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