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the wicked will not oppress him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />His enemies will not defeat him, nor will the wicked overpower him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The enemy shall not outwit him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The enemy will not deceive him, Nor will the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of unrighteousness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The enemy will not outwit him, Nor will the wicked man afflict <i>or</i> humiliate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The enemy will not oppress him; the wicked will not afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The enemy will not afflict him; no wicked man will oppress him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"No enemy will outsmart David, and he won't be defeated by any hateful people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />No enemy will take him by surprise. No wicked person will mistreat him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His enemies will never succeed against him; the wicked will not defeat him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />No enemy will deceive him; no wicked person will afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />An enemy does not exact on him, "" And a son of perverseness does not afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> An enemy exacteth not upon him, And a son of perverseness afflicteth him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The enemy shall not impose upon him, and the son of iniquity shall not afflict him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The enemy shall have no advantage over him: nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:23>The enemy will have no advantage over him, nor will the son of iniquity be positioned to harm him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />No enemy shall outwit him, nor shall the wicked defeat him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The enemy shall not prevail upon him, nor the sons of the wicked afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His enemy has availed nothing and the son of evil does not humble him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The enemy shall not exact from him; Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The enemy shall have no advantage against him; and the son of transgression shall not hurt him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-22.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=11195" 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">21</span>My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">No</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·w·yêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5377.htm" title="5377: yaš·ši (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To lend on interest, be a creditor. A primitive root; to lead astray, i.e. to delude, or to seduce.">will exact tribute;</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘aw·lāh (N-fs) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇen- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: yə·‘an·nen·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">will oppress him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.…<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/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">2 Samuel 7:10</a></span><br />And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-9.htm">1 Chronicles 17:9</a></span><br />And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">1 John 5:18</a></span><br />We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a></span><br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a></span><br />Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a></span><br />The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Proverbs 12:21</a></span><br />No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a></span><br />He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The enemy shall not exact on him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.</p><p class="hdg">enemy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/17-9.htm">1 Chronicles 17:9</a></b></br> Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Matthew 4:1-10</a></b></br> Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil… </p><p class="hdg">son</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a></b></br> While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:3</a></b></br> For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/job/30-11.htm">Afflicteth</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/psalms/78-61.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/81-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/esther/4-7.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Exacteth</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/74-8.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Outwit</a> <a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">Afflicteth</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-5.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/psalms/106-10.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-3.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Exacteth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/94-5.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">Outwit</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/daniel/11-20.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/psalms/90-7.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Wickedness</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'; 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In the ancient Near East, paying tribute was a sign of subjugation to a more powerful ruler. The assurance that no enemy will exact tribute signifies divine protection from foreign domination and economic exploitation. This promise is rooted in the covenant God made with David, ensuring his kingdom's stability and prosperity (<a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">2 Samuel 7:10-16</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate reign of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who will establish a kingdom where no enemy can prevail (<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>).<p><b>no wicked man will oppress him.</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's commitment to justice and righteousness for His chosen leader. In the historical context, oppression by wicked rulers or individuals was a common threat to the peace and well-being of a nation. The assurance that no wicked man will oppress him highlights God's active role in safeguarding His anointed from internal corruption and external threats. This protection is not only a promise to David but also points to the messianic hope fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who will ultimately defeat all forms of wickedness and establish a reign of righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4-5</a>). The phrase underscores the biblical theme of God's justice prevailing over evil, as seen throughout the Psalms and the prophetic writings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, who is traditionally considered a wise man during the time of Solomon. This psalm is a contemplation of God's promises to David and his descendants.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The psalm primarily reflects on God's covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty and protection from his enemies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_and_wicked_men.htm">Enemies and Wicked Men</a></b><br>These represent the forces of opposition and evil that threaten God's anointed king and, by extension, God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant.htm">God's Covenant</a></b><br>The central theme of the psalm, highlighting God's promises of protection and faithfulness to David and his lineage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, representing God's chosen people who benefit from the covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trust in God's promises, as He is faithful to protect and uphold His covenant with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>Recognize that God shields His anointed from oppression and exacting enemies, offering us security in His sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Understand that while we face spiritual battles, God ensures that no spiritual enemy can ultimately prevail against us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Embrace the covenant relationship with God, knowing that His promises are enduring and reliable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_in_christ.htm">Victory in Christ</a></b><br>Live in the victory that Christ has secured, as He fulfills the ultimate promise of protection and deliverance from evil.<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/does_psalm_92_9_conflict_with_grace.htm">Psalm 92:9 declares all God's enemies shall perish--does this conflict with other passages that suggest the wicked may receive grace or forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_blamelessness.htm">(2 Samuel 22:21-25) How can David claim blamelessness here when other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) describe serious moral failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?</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>(22) <span class= "bld">Exact.</span>--This meaning is possible, and is supported by the LXX. and Vulgate, "shall not get profit." There may be an allusion to <a href="/deuteronomy/15-6.htm" title="For the LORD your God blesses you, as he promised you: and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you.">Deuteronomy 15:6</a>, but perhaps it is better to take the verb in the same sense as the Hebrew margin of <a href="/psalms/55-15.htm" title="Let death seize on them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.">Psalm 55:15</a>, "shall not surprise him;" Symmachus has, "lead him astray."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him</span> (see <a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">2 Samuel 7:10</a>, which has supplied the very words of the second clause). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-22.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">No</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enemy</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹיֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·yêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - 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">will exact tribute;</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשִּׁ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·ši)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5378.htm">Strong's 5378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lend on interest, to dun for, debt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝וְלָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘aw·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will oppress him.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְעַנֶּֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·‘an·nen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bowed down or afflicted</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-22.htm">Psalm 89:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:22 No enemy will tax him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:23" /></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>