Psalms 89:38-51

38But now you have turned against your king. You have become angry with the king that you have chosen.

39You have spoiled the covenant that you made with your servant. You have thrown his crown into the dirt.

40You have knocked down all the walls of his city. You have destroyed all his strong places.

41Every stranger robs him of his things. His neighbours laugh at him.

42You have made his enemies strong, so that they win against him and they are happy.

43You have made his weapons useless, so that he cannot beat his enemies in war.

44You have taken away his authority as king. You have knocked down his throne to the ground.

45He no longer has the strength of a young man. You have dressed him in clothes of shame. Selah.

46Lord, how long will this continue? Will you hide yourself from us for ever? Will your anger continue to burn like a fire?

47Remember that my life is very short! People are weak and their lives seem useless. Why do you make people like that?

48Nobody can continue to live and never die. Nobody can escape from the power of death.

49My Lord, where is the faithful love that you showed to us in past times? Where are the blessings that you promised to David?

50My Lord, look at how people are insulting me! People from all nations laugh at me, your servant.

51Lord, your enemies insult the king that you have chosen. Wherever I go, they insult me!