God’s Word Translation
Psalms 89:51
51Your enemies insulted ⌞me⌟. They insulted your Messiah every step he took.
Psalms 89:51 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
- New International Version (NIV)the taunts with which your enemies, Lord, have mocked, with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one.
- English Standard Version (ESV)with which your enemies mock, O Lord, with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed.
- New King James Version (NKJV)With which Your enemies have reproached, O Lord, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.
Context of Psalms 89:51
49Where is the evidence of your mercy, Lord? You swore an oath to David on ⌞the basis of⌟ your faithfulness. 50Remember, O Lord, how your servant has been insulted. Remember how I have carried in my heart ⌞the insults⌟ from so many people. Your enemies insulted ⌞me⌟. They insulted your Messiah every step he took. 52Thank the Lord forever. Amen and amen!
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:51 word by word
אֲשֶׁ֤ר חֵרְפ֖וּ אוֹיְבֶ֥יךָ׀ יְהוָ֑ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר חֵ֝רְפ֗וּ עִקְּב֥וֹת מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 89:51
- Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
- Acts 5:41The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 4:12We wear ourselves out doing physical labor. When people verbally abuse us, we bless them. When people persecute us, we endure it.
- Hebrews 10:33At times you were publicly insulted and mistreated. At times you associated with people who were treated this way.
- Hebrews 11:36Some were made fun of and whipped, and some were chained and put in prison.
- Psalms 56:5All day long my enemies twist my words. Their every thought is an evil plan against me.
- Psalms 57:3He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah God sends his mercy and his truth!
- 2 Samuel 16:7Shimei cursed and said, “Get out! Get out, you bloodthirsty man! You worthless person!
- Matthew 12:24When the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.”
- Matthew 26:61They stated, “This man said, ‘I can tear down God’s temple and rebuild it in three days.’ ”
- John 8:48The Jews replied to Jesus, “Aren’t we right when we say that you’re a Samaritan and that you’re possessed by a demon?”
- 1 Peter 2:20What credit do you deserve if you endure a beating for doing something wrong? But if you endure suffering for doing something good, God is pleased with you.
- 1 Peter 3:16Keep your conscience clear. Then those who treat the good Christian life you live with contempt will feel ashamed that they have ridiculed you.
- 1 Peter 4:14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.
Commentaries on Psalms 89:51
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 51They have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed - They search into the whole history of thy people; they trace it up to the earliest times; and they find we have been disobedient and rebellious; and on this account we suffer much, alas, deserved reproach. The Chaldee gives this clause a singular turn: "Thy enemies have reproached the slowness of the footsteps of the feet of thy Messiah, O Lord. We have trusted in him as our great Deliverer, and have…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord - Have reproached thee and me. Wherewith they reproach thy character and cause, and reproach me for having trusted to promises which seem not to be fulfilled. As the representative of thy cause, I am compelled to bear all this, and it breaks my heart. Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed - Of myself, as the anointed king. They have reproached my footsteps; that is, they have…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 38-52Verses 38-52 Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with his promises, yet we are sure that God's works fulfil his word. When the great Anointed One, Christ himself, was upon the cross, God seemed to have cast him off, yet did not make void his covenant, for that was established for ever. The honour of the house of David was lost. Thrones and crowns are often laid in the dust; but there is a crown of glory reserved for Christ's spiritual…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-52Book Three (Psalms 73–89) starts and ends with serious questions. Psalm 89 begins with praise for how the Lord established David’s throne and kingdom (89:1–37). But later the psalmist protests that the Lord seems to have rejected his covenant with David (Psalm 89:38–51; see 2 Samuel 7:8–16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 38-5238-52. present a striking contrast to these glowing promises, in mournful evidences of a loss of God's favor. cast off--and rejected (compare Psa 15:4; 43:2; 44:9).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 89
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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