Psalms 89:42
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
In Context
41All that pass by the way spoil him: he is become a reproach to his neighbours.
43Yea, thou turnest back the edge his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
Cross References
Leviticus 26:17And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies: they that hate you shall rule over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
Deuteronomy 28:25The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and shalt flee seven ways before them: and thou shalt be tossed to and fro among all the kingdoms of the earth.
Psalms 13:2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Psalms 80:13The boar out of the wood doth ravage it, and the wild beasts of the field feed on it.
John 16:20Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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 →