Psalms 89:23
I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
In Context
22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.
24My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:1After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
2 Samuel 22:40You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
Psalms 18:40You have made my enemies retreat before me; I destroyed those who hated me.
Psalms 109:3They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.
Luke 19:14But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
John 15:23Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.
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 →