Psalms 89:47 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?”

Psalms 89:47

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The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.

How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

What man {is he that} liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

Lord, where {are} thy former lovingkindnesses, {which} thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

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Psalms 89:1

"[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. {Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction} {to all...: Heb. to generation and generation}"

Psalms 89:2

"For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens."

Psalms 89:3

"I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,"

Psalms 89:4

"Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah."

Psalms 89:5

"And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints."

Psalms 89:6

"For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? {who} among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?"

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