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they mock your anointed king wherever he goes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />with which your enemies mock, O LORD, with which they mock the footsteps of your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With which Your enemies have reproached, O LORD, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With which Your enemies have taunted, LORD, With which they have taunted the footsteps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />With which Your enemies have reproached, O LORD, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />With which Thine enemies have reproached, O LORD, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With which Your enemies have reproached, O Yahweh, With which they have reproached the footsteps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />With which Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, With which they have mocked the footsteps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />how your enemies have ridiculed, LORD, how they have ridiculed every step of your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />how Your enemies have ridiculed, LORD, how they have ridiculed every step of Your anointed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am your chosen one, but your enemies chase and make fun of me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD, wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your enemies insulted [me]. They insulted your Messiah every step he took. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your enemies insult your chosen king, O LORD! They insult him wherever he goes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />when your enemies reproached you, LORD, when they reproached the footsteps of your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />how your enemies have ridiculed, LORD, how they have ridiculed the footsteps of your anointed one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With which thy enemies have reproached, O LORD; with which they have reproached the footsteps of thy anointed<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With which your enemies have mocked, Yahweh, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />With which Your enemies reproached, O YHWH, "" With which they have reproached "" The steps of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Wherewith Thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached The steps of Thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Which thine enemies reproached, O Jehovah; which they reproached the heels of thy Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherewith thy enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the change of thy anointed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:52>With these, your enemies have reproached you, O Lord; with these, they have reproached the commutation of your Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your enemies, LORD, insult; they insult each step of your anointed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with which your enemies taunt, O LORD, with which they taunted the footsteps of your anointed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Wherewith thine enemies have reproached me, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your enemies have reproached me, LORD JEHOVAH, and they have reproached the steps of your Anointed One!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Wherewith Thine enemies have taunted, O LORD, Wherewith they have taunted the footsteps of Thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />wherewith thine enemies have reviled, O Lord: wherewith they have reviled the recompense of thine anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11385" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">50</span>Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people— <span class="reftext">51</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇe·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">Your enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ḥê·rə·p̄ū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">have taunted,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ḥê·rə·p̄ū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">have mocked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6119.htm" title="6119: ‘iq·qə·ḇō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- Heel, footprint, hind part. Or hiqqbah; from aqab; a heel; hence, a track; figuratively, the rear.">every step</a> <a href="/hebrew/4899.htm" title="4899: mə·šî·ḥe·ḵā (Adj-msc:: 2ms) -- Anointed. From mashach; anointed; usually a consecrated person; specifically, the Messiah.">of Your anointed one!</a> </span><span class="reftext">52</span>Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23</a></span><br />Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">2 Kings 19:22</a></span><br />Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-4.htm">Nehemiah 4:4</a></span><br />Hear us, O God, for we are despised. Turn their scorn back upon their own heads, and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-61.htm">Lamentations 3:61</a></span><br />O LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a></span><br />David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36</a></span><br />Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">2 Samuel 16:7-8</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">2 Samuel 12:14</a></span><br />Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/35-12.htm">Ezekiel 35:12</a></span><br />Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard every contemptuous word you uttered against the mountains of Israel when you said, ‘They are desolate; they are given to us to devour!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-20.htm">Ezekiel 36:20</a></span><br />And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35-39</a></span><br />The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-3.htm">John 19:3</a></span><br />And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Acts 13:41</a></span><br />‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With which your enemies have reproached, O LORD; with which they have reproached the footsteps of your anointed.</p><p class="hdg">they have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a></b></br> And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12,13</a></b></br> And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: … </p><p class="hdg">footsteps</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5,6</a></b></br> Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts <i>are</i> against me for evil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Psalm 57:3</a></b></br> He shall send from heaven, and save me <i>from</i> the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">2 Samuel 16:7,8</a></b></br> And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/85-13.htm">Footsteps</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Mock</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Shaming</a> <a href="/psalms/44-18.htm">Step</a> <a href="/psalms/85-13.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Taunts</a> <a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-24.htm">Footsteps</a> <a href="/psalms/92-9.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Mock</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-22.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Shaming</a> <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">Step</a> <a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Taunts</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/89.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD</b><br>This phrase reflects the ongoing struggle between the people of God and their adversaries. Throughout biblical history, the enemies of Israel often taunted and ridiculed them, questioning the power and presence of their God. This is seen in the taunts of Goliath against the armies of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10</a>) and the mocking of the Assyrian king Sennacherib (<a href="/2_kings/18-19.htm">2 Kings 18:19-35</a>). Theologically, this taunting represents the broader spiritual battle between good and evil, where the enemies of God challenge His sovereignty and faithfulness.<p><b>and have mocked every step of Your anointed one!</b><br>The "anointed one" refers to the king of Israel, who was chosen and consecrated by God to lead His people. In the Old Testament, the anointing of a king symbolized divine approval and empowerment (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). Historically, this could refer to King David or his descendants, who faced opposition and ridicule from surrounding nations. Prophetically, this phrase also points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate Anointed One (Messiah), who faced mockery and scorn during His earthly ministry (<a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29-31</a>). The mocking of the anointed one underscores the rejection of God's chosen leaders and, ultimately, the rejection of Christ by the world. This connects to the broader theme of suffering and vindication found throughout Scripture, where God's anointed often endure hardship but are ultimately upheld by God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is being addressed in this Psalm.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_god.htm">Enemies of God</a></b><br>Those who oppose God and His purposes, often seen as adversaries to His people and His anointed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anointed_one.htm">The Anointed One</a></b><br>Refers to the king of Israel, often seen as a type of the Messiah, who is God's chosen leader for His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, a wise man in the time of Solomon.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often facing opposition from surrounding nations and internal struggles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a></b><br>Recognize that following God's call may lead to opposition and mockery, as seen in the life of God's anointed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trust in God's covenant promises, even when circumstances seem contrary, as He remains faithful to His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identifying_with_christ.htm">Identifying with Christ</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to share in the sufferings of Christ, understanding that mockery and opposition are part of our journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_vindication.htm">Hope in Vindication</a></b><br>Hold onto the hope that God will ultimately vindicate His people and His anointed, as seen in the resurrection and return of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_perseverance.htm">Prayer for Perseverance</a></b><br>Encourage a prayerful attitude, seeking strength and perseverance in the face of trials and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_of_the_general_epistles.htm">How do you cut Rahab into pieces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/types_of_psalms.htm">What are the different types of Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_say_'kill'_or_'murder'.htm">What does 'You anoint my head with oil' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) <span class= "bld">Footsteps . . .</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 51.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord;</span> wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed. The reproach which rests upon the people rests no less upon their king - upon his "footsteps," his movements, all that he does, "every step he takes" (Bishop Perowne). This is an additional affliction to the psalmist, and emphasizes his last cry to God for mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹיְבֶ֥יךָ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·ḇe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have taunted,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵרְפ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·rə·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they have mocked</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֝רְפ֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·rə·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every step</span><br /><span class="heb">עִקְּב֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(‘iq·qə·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6119.htm">Strong's 6119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heel, footprint, hind part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your anointed one.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šî·ḥe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4899.htm">Strong's 4899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-51.htm">Psalm 89:51 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:51 With which your enemies have mocked Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:52" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>