Psalms 89:23
And I will beat down his foes before his face, and afflict them that hate him.
Webster Bible
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 sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest around from all his enemies;
2 Samuel 22:40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
Psalms 18:40Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Psalms 109:3They encompassed me also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.
Luke 19:14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to 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 →