Psalms 89:44
You have ended his splendor, and thrown his throne down to the ground.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
In Context
43Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, and haven’t supported him in battle.
45You have shortened the days of his youth. You have covered him with shame. Selah.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:16When all Israel saw that the king didn’t listen to them, the people answered the king, saying, “What portion have we in David? We don’t have an inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, Israel! Now see to your own house, David.” So Israel departed to their tents.
Psalms 89:39You have renounced the covenant of your servant. You have defiled his crown in the dust.
Daniel 7:20and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, whose look was more stout than its fellows.
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 →