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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:52 is no part of the psalm, but the doxology which concludes the Book. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The general subject— God's promise to David and his seed but the present state of things is a bitter contrast to the promise, and a prayer that God would remove the contrast. Suggests— I. THAT GOD HAS ENTERED INTO A GRAND COVENANT WITH MANKIND . Given us the greatest and most precious promises. 1 . Promises that relate to our highest nature. "I will be a Father to them, and ye shall be my sons and daughters." 2 . That relate to our greatest calamity. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:46-51

The psalm ends with an appeal to God—"How long" is the present state of things to continue? How long is God's wrath to endure? Will he not remember how weak and futile, how short-lived and fleeting, the whole race of man is? Well he not bethink him of his old loving kindnesses to David, and of the promises made to him, and confirmed by oath? Will he not therefore remove their reproach from Israel, and especially from his anointed, on whom the disgrace chiefly falls? To these questions there... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:49

Lord, where are thy former loving kindnesses? or, "thy ancient mercies," those "sure mercies of David," whereof Isaiah spoke (ch. Iv. 3). Which thou swarest unto David in thy truth . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:50

Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; i.e. the reproach under which all thy people lie so long as their enemies are allowed to plunder and oppress them at their pleasure (see Psalms 89:40-44 ). Remember also how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people. The reproach under which his countrymen lie—a reproach laid on them by "all the mighty people among whom they dwell—falls on the psalmist's heart with especial weight through his deep sympathy with all of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:51

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed. The reproach which rests upon the people rests no less upon their king—upon his "footsteps," his movements, all that he does, "every step he takes" (Bishop Perowne). This is an additional affliction to the psalmist, and emphasizes his last cry to God for mercy. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:49

Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses - Thy mercies; thy pledges; thy promises. Where are those promises which thou didst make formerly to David? Are they accomplished? Or are they forgotten and disregarded? They seem to be treated as a thing of nought; as if they had not been made. He relied on them; but they are not now fulfilled.Which thou swarest unto David - Which thou didst solemnly promise, even with the implied solemnity of an oath.In thy truth - Pledging thy veracity. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:50

Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants - Remember this, so as to cause it to pass away; he not forgetful or unmindful of this. Compare Psalms 89:47. The psalmist desired that all this might be before the mind of God as a reason why he should help him. These promises had been made to David and his people. They had relied on them, and they were now reproached as having trusted to promises which had never been made. This reproach was consequent on what seemed to be the failure to fulfill... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:51

Wherewith 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 followed me with reproaches - treading along... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 89:48-50

Psalms 89:48-50. What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? All men, at their best estate, are mortal and miserable; kings and people must unavoidably die by the condition of their natures. Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses? Hast thou forgotten or repented of all that mercy and kindness which thou hast promised and sworn, and sometimes performed, unto David, and his family and kingdom? Remember, Lord, how I do bear That is, we, thy servants, as he now said, our... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:46-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:49

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:50

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:51

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:49

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:50

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:51

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 89:48-50

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