Psalms 89:40

You have broken down all his walls, and laid his bulwarks in ruins.

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In The King James Version

Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.

In Context

39You have spurned the covenant with your servant, and his sacred crown dashed to the ground.

41All who pass on their way despoil him, the scorn of his neighbors is he now.

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Cross References

Psalms 80:12Why have you torn down her fences, and left her to be plucked at by all who pass by,

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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