Psalms 89:42
Thou hast lifted up the right hand of his enemies; Thou hast made all his adversaries to rejoice.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
In Context
41All who pass by plunder him; He is a reproach to his neighbors.
43Yea, thou hast turned the edge of his sword, And made him unable to stand in battle.
Cross References
Psalms 13:2How long shall I have anxiety in my soul for ever, And sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Psalms 80:13The boar from the wood doth waste it, And the wild beast of the forest doth devour it.
John 16:20Truly, truly do I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; ye will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
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 →