Psalms 89:45
You have shortened the days of his youth, and covered him with shame. Selah
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
In Context
44The sceptre you took from his hand, and his throne you did hurl to the ground.
46How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever? How long are the fires of your wrath to burn?
Cross References
Psalms 71:13Put my foes to shame and dishonor, with insult and shame be they covered.
Psalms 102:23He has broken my strength on the way, he has shortened my days.
Micah 7:10So my enemy will see, and shame will cover them, they who said, “Where is the Lord your God?” I will look upon them, they will be trampled on like mud in the street!
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 →