Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will crush his foes before him and strike down his adversaries. New Living Translation I will beat down his adversaries before him and destroy those who hate him. English Standard Version I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. Berean Standard Bible I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. King James Bible And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. New King James Version I will beat down his foes before his face, And plague those who hate him. New American Standard Bible “But I will crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him. NASB 1995 “But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him. NASB 1977 “But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him. Legacy Standard Bible But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him. Amplified Bible “I will crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him. Christian Standard Bible I will crush his foes before him and strike those who hate him. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will crush his foes before him and strike those who hate him. American Standard Version And I will beat down his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him. Contemporary English Version I will strike down and crush his troublesome enemies. English Revised Version And I will beat down his adversaries before him, and smite them that hate him. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will crush his enemies in front of him and defeat those who hate him. Good News Translation I will crush his foes and kill everyone who hates him. International Standard Version I will crush his enemies before him and strike those who hate him. Majority Standard Bible I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. NET Bible I will crush his enemies before him; I will strike down those who hate him. New Heart English Bible I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him. Webster's Bible Translation And I will beat down his foes before his face, and afflict them that hate him. World English Bible I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have beaten down his adversaries before him, "" And I plague those hating him, Young's Literal Translation And I have beaten down before him his adversaries, And those hating him I plague, Smith's Literal Translation And I beat down his adversaries from his fame, and I will smite those hating him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will cut down his enemies before his face; and them that hate him I will put to flight. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I will crush his foes before him, strike down those who hate him. New Revised Standard Version I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will destroy his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall destroy his enemies from before him and I shall defeat his haters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will beat to pieces his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will hew down his foes before him, and put to flight those that hate him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. 23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. 24My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.… Cross References Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Exodus 23:22 But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Deuteronomy 28:7 The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. Jeremiah 1:19 They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 2 Samuel 22:38-41 I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ... John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Numbers 23:8 How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the LORD has not denounced? Treasury of Scripture And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. I will 2 Samuel 3:7 And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine? 2 Samuel 7:1,9 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; … 2 Samuel 22:40-44 For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me… plague Psalm 2:1-6 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Psalm 21:8,9 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… Psalm 109:3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. Jump to Previous Adversaries Afflict Beat Beaten Blows Broken Crush Crushed Face Foes Hate Haters Hating Pieces Plague Smite StrikeJump to Next Adversaries Afflict Beat Beaten Blows Broken Crush Crushed Face Foes Hate Haters Hating Pieces Plague Smite StrikePsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. For his wonderful power 15. For the care of his church 19. For his favor to the kingdom of David 38. Then complaining of contrary events 46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God. I will crush his foes before him This phrase reflects God's promise of protection and victory for His anointed, often understood as King David and his descendants. The imagery of crushing foes is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people (Exodus 15:3). Historically, this can be seen in the numerous battles where Israel triumphed over their enemies, such as David's victories over the Philistines (2 Samuel 5:17-25). Theologically, this points to God's sovereignty and His commitment to uphold His covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). In a broader sense, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately defeats all spiritual enemies (1 Corinthians 15:25). and strike down those who hate him Persons / Places / Events 1. Ethan the EzrahiteThe author of Psalm 89, who is traditionally believed to be a wise man during the time of King Solomon. He is credited with writing this psalm, which is a contemplation on God's promises to David. 2. David The psalm is a reflection on God's covenant with David, promising him protection and the establishment of his throne. David is the central figure in this promise, representing God's chosen king. 3. Enemies/Foes The adversaries of David, who are mentioned as those whom God will crush and strike down. These foes symbolize opposition to God's anointed and, by extension, opposition to God's plans. 4. God The ultimate protector and deliverer, who promises to act on behalf of His anointed, ensuring victory over enemies. 5. Covenant The Davidic Covenant is the backdrop of this psalm, highlighting God's promise to establish David's lineage and protect his kingdom. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod is unwavering in His commitments. Just as He promised to protect David, He remains faithful to His promises to us today. Divine Protection Believers can trust in God's protection against spiritual and physical adversaries. This assurance allows us to live boldly in faith. The Power of God's Anointed The anointing of God carries with it divine authority and protection. As Christians, we are anointed through Christ and can rely on His power in our lives. Victory Over Opposition God ensures victory for His people. This victory may not always be immediate or visible, but it is assured in His timing and way. Trust in God's Sovereignty Understanding that God is in control allows us to rest in His plans, even when faced with challenges or opposition.(23) Beat down.--Probably bray, as in a mortar. Plague.--Or, smite. Verse 23. - And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him (comp. 2 Samuel 7:9).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will crushוְכַתּוֹתִ֣י (wə·ḵat·tō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3807: To bruise, violently strike his foes צָרָ֑יו (ṣā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent before him מִפָּנָ֣יו (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and strike down אֶגּֽוֹף׃ (’eg·gō·wp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict those who hate him. וּמְשַׂנְאָ֥יו (ū·mə·śan·’āw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8130: To hate Links Psalm 89:23 NIVPsalm 89:23 NLT Psalm 89:23 ESV Psalm 89:23 NASB Psalm 89:23 KJV Psalm 89:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:23 French Bible Psalm 89:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:23 I will beat down his adversaries before (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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