Psalms 89:46
How long, O Yahweh, Wilt thou hide thyself utterly? Shall thine indignation, burn like fire?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
In Context
45Thou hast shortened the days of his youths,—Thou hast covered him with shame. [Selah.]
47Remember how short-lived, I, am, Wherefore, in vain, hast thou created all the sons of Adam?
Cross References
Psalms 10:1Wherefore, O Yahweh, shouldst thou stand afar off? [Wherefore] hide thyself, in times of destitution?
Psalms 78:63His young men, were devoured by fire, And, his virgins, were not praised in song;
Psalms 85:5To times age-abiding, wilt thou be angry with us? Wilt thou prolong thine anger, from generation to generation?
Psalms 90:13Return, Yahweh, oh how long? And have compassion upon thy servants;
Isaiah 8:17I will therefore long for Yahweh, Who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob,—And will wait, for him.
Jeremiah 4:4Circumcise yourselves unto Yahweh So shall ye remove the impurity of your heart, ye men of Judah and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem,—Lest mine indignation, go forth as fire, and burn and there be none to quench it, Because of the wickedness of your doings.
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 →