50 Remember, Lord, how your servant has[1] been mocked, how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the nations,

Other Translations of Psalm 89:50

King James Version

50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

English Standard Version

50 Remember, O Lord, how your servants are mocked, and how I bear in my heart the insultsHebrew lacks the insults of all the many nations,

The Message

50 Take a good look at your servant, dear Lord; I'm the butt of the jokes of all nations,

New King James Version

50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of Your servants-- How I bear in my bosom the reproach of all the many peoples,

New Living Translation

50 Consider, Lord, how your servants are disgraced! I carry in my heart the insults of so many people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:50

Commentary on Psalm 89:38-52

(Read Psalm 89:38-52)

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 seed, which fadeth not away. From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble families, with families in which religion has appeared. They plead with God for mercy. God's unchangeableness and faithfulness assure us that He will not cast off those whom he has chosen and covenanted with. They were reproached for serving him. The scoffers of the latter days, in like manner, reproach the footsteps of the Messiah when they ask, Where is the promise of his coming? 2 Peter 3:3,4. The records of the Lord's dealings with the family of David, show us his dealings with his church, and with believers. Their afflictions and distresses may be grievous, but he will not finally cast them off. Self-deceivers abuse this doctrine, and others by a careless walk bring themselves into darkness and distress; yet let the true believer rely on it for encouragement in the path of duty, and in bearing the cross. The psalm ends with praise, even after this sad complaint. Those who give God thanks for what he has done, may give him thanks for what he will do. God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises.

51 the taunts with which your enemies, Lord, have mocked, with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one.

Other Translations of Psalm 89:51

King James Version

51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

English Standard Version

51 with which your enemies mock, O Lord, with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed.

The Message

51 The taunting jokes of your enemies, God, as they dog the steps of your dear anointed.

New King James Version

51 With which Your enemies have reproached, O Lord, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.

New Living Translation

51 Your enemies have mocked me, O Lord ; they mock your anointed king wherever he goes.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:51

Commentary on Psalm 89:38-52

(Read Psalm 89:38-52)

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 seed, which fadeth not away. From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble families, with families in which religion has appeared. They plead with God for mercy. God's unchangeableness and faithfulness assure us that He will not cast off those whom he has chosen and covenanted with. They were reproached for serving him. The scoffers of the latter days, in like manner, reproach the footsteps of the Messiah when they ask, Where is the promise of his coming? 2 Peter 3:3,4. The records of the Lord's dealings with the family of David, show us his dealings with his church, and with believers. Their afflictions and distresses may be grievous, but he will not finally cast them off. Self-deceivers abuse this doctrine, and others by a careless walk bring themselves into darkness and distress; yet let the true believer rely on it for encouragement in the path of duty, and in bearing the cross. The psalm ends with praise, even after this sad complaint. Those who give God thanks for what he has done, may give him thanks for what he will do. God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises.