Psalms 89:45
Thou hast shortened the days of his youth; Thou hast covered him with shame.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
In Context
44Thou hast brought his glory to an end, And hast cast down his throne to the ground.
46How long, O LORD! wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How long shall thine anger burn like fire?
Cross References
Psalms 71:13Let them perish with shame who are my enemies; Let them be covered with contempt and dishonor who seek my hurt!
Psalms 102:23He hath weakened my strength on the way, He hath shortened my days.
Isaiah 63:18But a little while did thy holy people possess the land; Then our enemies trampled upon thy sanctuary.
Micah 7:10She that is my enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her, That said to me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall gaze upon her; Soon shall she be trodden down, as the mire of the streets.
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 →