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 89:50 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Be mindful, O Lord, of the reproach of thy servants (which I have held in my bosom) of many nations:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples,
- DARBYDarby
- Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants that I bear in my bosom that of all the mighty peoples —
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants, how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the mighty peoples,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Thy servants, I have borne in my bosom all the strivings of the peoples,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants; how I bear in my heart the reproach of all the mighty people.
Context: Psalms 89
48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
52Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
About Psalms 89: A Lament for God's Unfulfilled Promises
Psalm 89 is a lamentation of the psalmist regarding God's unfulfilled promises to the Davidic dynasty. The psalmist struggles with the apparent contradiction of God's promise of an eternal covenant with David and the current state of exile and loss of their homeland.
Commentary
This psalm is a powerful and emotional expression of the psalmist's faith and struggle with the challenges of life. The psalmist's lamentation can resonate with everyone who has struggled with the seemingly unfulfilled promises of God. The psalmist's emotional honesty and willingness to express their doubts and confusion invites the reader to examine their own faith journey. The psalm ultimately ends with a plea for God to remember his covenant with David and to restore his people. This serves as a reminder that even in the face of doubt and uncertainty, we can hold onto the hope of God's promises and trust that he will fulfill them in his own timing.