Psalms 89:23
But I will destroy his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
In Context
22The enemie shall not oppresse him, neither shall the wicked hurt him.
24My trueth also and my mercie shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horne be exalted.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:1Afterwarde when the King sate in his house and the Lord had giuen him rest rounde about from all his enemies,
2 Samuel 22:40For thou hast girded me with power to battell, and them that arose against me, hast thou subdued vnder me.
Psalms 18:40And thou hast giuen me the neckes of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.
Psalms 109:3They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.
Luke 19:14Nowe his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not haue this man to reigne ouer vs.
John 15:23He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →