Psalms 89 · Verse 51

Psalms 89:51

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Psalms 89:51, King James Version

Psalms 89:51 in other translations

BSBhow Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!
WEBWith which your enemies have mocked, LORD, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one.
ASVWherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
YLTWherewith Thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached The steps of Thine anointed.
DARBYWherewith thine enemies, O Jehovah, have reproached, wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
BBEThe bitter words of your haters, O Lord, shaming the footsteps of your king.
WebsterWith which thy enemies have reproached, O LORD; with which they have reproached the footsteps of thy anointed

What does Psalms 89:51 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:38-52

38-52. 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).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 51 They 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 been daily in expectation of his coming: but there is no deliverer, and our enemies mock our confidence." This expectation seems now wholly abandoned by the Jews: they have rejected the true Messiah, and the ground of their expectation of another is now cut off. When will they turn unto the Lord? When shall the veil be taken away from their hearts? "Bend by thy grace, O bend or break The iron sinew in their neck!"

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 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…

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Psalms 89:51 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֲשֶׁ֤ר'a.SherwhichH834
חֵרְפ֖וּche.re.Futhey have reproachedH2778
אוֹיְבֶ֥יךָ\׀'oy.Vei.khaenemies yourH341
יְהוָ֑הYah.wehO YahwehH3068
אֲשֶׁ֥ר'a.SherwhichH834
חֵ֝רְפ֗וּche.re.Futhey have reproachedH2778
עִקְּב֥וֹתi.ke.Vot[the] footprints ofH6119
מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ\׃me.shi.Che.khaanointed yourH4899

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 89:51

  • 1 Peter 4:14-16

    If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  • Psalms 74:10

    O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  • Matthew 5:10-12

    Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

  • Hebrews 11:36

    And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

  • Matthew 12:24

    But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

  • John 8:48

    Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

  • 1 Peter 3:16

    Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

  • Psalms 56:5-6

    Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:12-13

    And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

  • Matthew 26:61

    And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

  • Hebrews 10:33

    Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

  • Acts 5:41

    And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
they have.
Mt 5:10-12; Ac 5:41; 1Co 4:12,13; Heb 10:33; 11:36
footsteps.
56:5,6; 57:3; 2Sa 16:7,8; Mt 12:24; 26:61; Joh 8:48; 1Pe 2:20,21
1Pe 3:16; 4:14-16

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Context

  • Psalms 89:50

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

  • Psalms 89:51

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

  • Psalms 89:52

    Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

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Psalms 89:51 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Porque tus enemigos, oh Jehová, han deshonrado, porque tus enemigos han deshonrado los pasos de tu ungido.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Souviens-toi, Seigneur, de l’opprobre de tes serviteurs, – je porte dans mon sein celui de tous les grands peuples, –
German
Elberfelder 1871
Womit deine Feinde gehöhnt haben, Jehova, womit sie gehöhnt haben die Fußstapfen deines Gesalbten!