Psalms 89:42
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
Webster Bible
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 plunder him: he is a reproach to his neighbors.
43Thou hast also turned the edge of 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 slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you, and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
Deuteronomy 28:25The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thy enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them; and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.
Psalms 13:2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Psalms 80:13The boar from the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth devour it.
John 16:20Verily, verily, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice: and ye will 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 →