Psalms 89:51
Psalms 89:51 in Multiple Translations
how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
The bitter words of your haters, O Lord, shaming the footsteps of your king.
Your enemies taunt me, Lord, mocking your king wherever he goes.
For thine enemies haue reproched thee, O Lord, because they haue reproched the footesteps of thine Anointed.
Wherewith Thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached The steps of Thine anointed.
With which your enemies have mocked, LORD, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one.
With which thy enemies have reproached, O LORD; with which they have reproached the footsteps of thy anointed
Yahweh, your enemies insult your chosen king! They insult/ridicule him wherever he goes.
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Psalms 89:51 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זְכֹ֣ר
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
חֶרְפַּ֣ת
עֲבָדֶ֑י/ךָ
שְׂאֵתִ֥/י
בְ֝/חֵיקִ֗/י
כָּל
רַבִּ֥ים
עַמִּֽים
זְכֹ֣ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
חֶרְפַּ֣ת
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
N-fs
עֲבָדֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
שְׂאֵתִ֥/י
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בְ֝/חֵיקִ֗/י
chêyq
H2436
bosom
Prep | N-ms | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
רַבִּ֥ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:51
זְכֹ֣ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
חֶרְפַּ֣ת
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
N-fs
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
עֲבָדֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
שְׂאֵתִ֥/י
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
בְ֝/חֵיקִ֗/י
chêyq
H2436
"bosom"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for bosom refers to the chest area, often used figuratively to describe a close or intimate relationship, as seen in the KJV translations of bosom, lap, or midst.
Definition: : embrace/chest bosom, hollow, bottom, midst
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 79:12; Psalms 35:13.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
רַבִּ֥ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
עַמִּֽים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:51
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- Psalms 89:51 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:51
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:51
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:51
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:51
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
- Sermons on Psalms 89:51
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
49Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?
50Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—
51how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!
52Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Peter 4:14–16 | If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. |
| 2 | Psalms 74:10 | How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever? |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 16:7–8 | And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a man of bloodshed!” |
| 4 | Acts 5:41 | The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. |
| 5 | Matthew 26:61 | and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” |
| 6 | 1 Peter 3:16 | keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. |
| 7 | Psalms 56:5–6 | All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 4:12–13 | We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. |
| 9 | Psalms 57:3 | He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
| 10 | 1 Peter 2:20–21 | How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: |
Psalms 89:51 Summary
[Psalms 89:51 is a cry to God to see the suffering of His people and to take action against those who mock and taunt them. The verse is saying that God's enemies are making fun of His chosen leader, King David, and that God should do something about it. This is similar to what we see in Psalms 74:10 and 74:18, where the psalmist asks God to remember how His enemies are mocking Him. We can trust that God is always with us, even when we face persecution or hardship, as promised in Isaiah 43:2 and Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'Your anointed one' in Psalms 89:51?
The phrase 'Your anointed one' refers to King David, who was chosen by God to lead Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13 and Psalms 2:2. This title signifies God's special appointment and empowerment of David as king.
Why do the enemies of God taunt and mock His anointed one?
The enemies of God taunt and mock His anointed one because they reject God's authority and sovereignty, as seen in Psalms 2:1-3. This rebellion is a manifestation of the spiritual battle between good and evil, with God's people often being the target of persecution and ridicule.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Psalms 89?
This verse is part of a larger lament in Psalms 89, where the psalmist cries out to God to remember His covenant with David and to restore the glory of His anointed king, as expressed in Psalms 89:49-50. The psalmist is seeking God's intervention and deliverance in the face of enemy mockery and oppression.
What is the significance of the psalmist bearing the reproach of God's servants in his heart?
The psalmist bearing the reproach of God's servants in his heart, as mentioned in Psalms 89:50, indicates that he is deeply concerned about the well-being and reputation of God's people, and is willing to intercede on their behalf, much like Moses in Exodus 32:32 and Numbers 14:19.
Reflection Questions
- How do you respond when you see God's people being mocked or persecuted, and what can you do to support them?
- In what ways can you identify with the experience of God's anointed one being taunted and mocked, and how can you find comfort in God's presence?
- What are some ways that you can bear the reproach of God's servants in your heart, and how can you pray for them?
- How can you trust in God's sovereignty and goodness when you see evil prevailing, and what scriptures can you turn to for comfort and strength?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:51
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord,.... Which carries in it another argument why the Lord should take notice of these reproaches; because they come not only from their enemies, but from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:51
How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
Or, of thy Messiah; by whom he seems to understand either, first, the kings of Judah, the singular number being put for the plural; and by their footsteps may be meant either their ways or actions, and the sad consequences thereof; or the traces or memorials of their ancient splendour and dominion, wherewith they now upbraid them: or rather, secondly, the Messiah, most properly and eminently so called; of whom not only many Christians, but the Chaldee paraphrast and the Hebrew doctors, understand this place. And this suits very well, both with the singular number here used, which points at one particular and eminent person anointed by God to be the king of his people, and with the matter and occasion of this Psalm. For it was universally believed by the Jews, that the Messiah should come of the seed of David, and that by him the ancient glory and power of David’ s house should be revived and vastly increased. And this coming of the Messiah the Jews did continually expect for a long time together before he did come, and supported themselves therewith under all their calamities; all which being well known to many of the heathens, they reproached the Jews with the vanity of this belief and expectation. And by the footsteps of the Messiah he may understand his coming, as by the feet or footsteps of ministers, , their coming and bringing the gospel with them is understood.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
Psalms 89:51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.Ver. 51. The footsteps of thine anointed] Heb. The heels or soles of the foot, that is, his doings and sufferings. The Chaldee and others render it, tarditares, moras Christi tui, the delays of thy Christ in coming, whom, therefore, they taunt us with, velut tardigradum vel loripedem et claudum, and say, Where is the promised Messiah?
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
(51) Footsteps . . .—Every step taken by Israel was the subject of reproach. Rabbinical writers connect the verse with the delay of the Messiah, since it brings reproach on those who wait for him in vain.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
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!"
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:51
51. Cp. Psalms 79:12, of which Psalms 89:50 is also a partial reminiscence. the footsteps of thine anointed] They are like a rabble hooting and insulting him wherever he goes. Cp. Psalms 17:11; Jeremiah 12:6 (R.V.). May not the phrase have been suggested by the recollection of actual insults offered to the discrowned Jehoiachin as he was led through the streets of Babylon in the conqueror’s triumph? Insults offered to the king are insults at once to Jehovah and to the people whose representative he was. The Targum interprets the words of the delay of Messiah’s Advent. “For thine enemies reproach, O Lord, they reproach the slowness of the footsteps of Thine Anointed.”
Barnes' Notes on 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:51
51. Reproached the footsteps—That is, reproaches “follow him everywhere, wheresoever he may go, and whatsoever he may do.”— Delitzsch. There is no truce to the assaults of sin and Satan upon the Church.
Sermons on Psalms 89:51
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(1 Peter - Part 30): Suffering in God's Will and Out by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of identifying and understanding adversities in order to better bear them. He emphasizes that humans are naturally afraid of |
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Holy Ground by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision of Christ rather than just having ideas. He criticizes the preaching in the country today, stating that it |
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Corrie Ten Boom, on Tribulation and Persecution by Corrie Ten Boom | This sermon by Corrie ten Boom emphasizes the role of Christians as overcomers and ambassadors for Christ in a world filled with tribulation and persecution. It highlights the impo |
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The Cross and Eternal Glory - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of glory in the foundation of the Christian faith. The New Testament reveals that glory is a central and governing factor in t |
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Studies in 1 Corinthians-03 1 Cor 4:1-13 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on 1 Corinthians chapter 4 and specifically discusses the judgment seat of Christ. He explains that when the Lord comes, there will be a judgme |
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Tokens of His Compassion - Part 5 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the concept of sin in different periods, highlighting the Church's struggle against the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. It emphasizes the need for chur |
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No Denominations in the Underground Church by E.A. Johnston | This sermon highlights the unique spiritual strength and growth of the underground church in China, contrasting it with Western influences and denominational entanglements. It emph |