Psalms 89:51

What does Psalms 89:51 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 89:51 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The bitter words of your haters, O Lord, shaming the footsteps of your king.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Wherewith Thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached The steps of Thine anointed.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples,

v.51This passage

v.52Blessed be Jehovah for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:12

    and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

  • 1 Peter 3:16

    having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

  • Hebrews 10:33

    partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.

  • 1 Peter 4:14

    If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

  • Matthew 5:10

    Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Psalms 57:3

    He will send from heaven, and save me, Whenhe that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.

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