Psalms 89:44
The sceptre you took from his hand, and his throne you did hurl to the ground.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
In Context
43You have turned back his sword from the foe, you did not lift him up in the battle.
45You have shortened the days of his youth, and covered him with shame. Selah
Cross References
Psalms 89:39You have spurned the covenant with your servant, and his sacred crown dashed to the ground.
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 →