Psalms 89:45
Thou hast shortened the days of his youths,—Thou hast covered him with shame. [Selah.]
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
In Context
44Thou hast brought to an end his splendour, And, his throne—to the ground, hast thou hurled;
46How long, O Yahweh, Wilt thou hide thyself utterly? Shall thine indignation, burn like fire?
Cross References
2 Chronicles 10:19Thus Israel rebelled against the house of David—unto this day.
Psalms 71:13Let them be ashamed—be consumed, Who are assailing my life,—Let them be covered with reproach and confusion, Who are seeking my hurt.
Psalms 102:23He hath prostrated, in the way, my strength,—He hath shortened my days.
Isaiah 63:18For a short time only, did thy holy people hold possession,—Our adversaries, trod down thy sanctuary!
Micah 7:10So shall she who had been mine enemy fear, and shame, shall cover her, who used to say unto me—Where is Yahweh thy God? Mine own eyes, shall look upon her, Now, shall she become one to he trodden down, like the mire of the lanes.
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 →