Psalms 89:23
And I will beat down his adversaries before him, and smite them that hate him.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
In Context
22The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:1And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies round about,
2 Samuel 22:40For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Psalms 18:40Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, that I might cut off them that hate me.
Psalms 109:3They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.
Luke 19:14But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
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 →