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href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/89.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Indeed, you have turned back the edge of his sword and have not supported him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You have made his sword useless and refused to help him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have also turned back the edge of his sword, and you have not made him stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You have also turned back the edge of his sword, And have not sustained him in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You also turn back the edge of his sword, And have not made him stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You also turn back the edge of his sword And have not made him stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost also turn back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You also turn back the edge of his sword And have not made him arise in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also, You have turned back the edge of his sword And have not made him [strong enough] to stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have also turned back his sharp sword and have not let him stand in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have also turned back his sharp sword and have not let him stand in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, thou turnest back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him to stand in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But you forced him to retreat because you did not fight on his side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, thou turnest back the edge his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You even took his sword out of his hand and failed to support him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have made his weapons useless and let him be defeated in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover, you have turned back the edge of his sword and did not support him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, and haven't supported him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, and haven’t supported him in battle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Also—You turn back the sharpness of his sword, "" And have not established him in battle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also -- Thou turnest back the sharpness of his sword, And hast not established him in battle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also thou wilt turn hack the edge of his sword, and thou caused him not to rise up in war.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast turned away the help of his sword; and hast not assisted him in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:44>You have diverted the help of his sword, and you have not assisted him in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You turned back his sharp sword, did not support him in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover, you have turned back the edge of his sword, and you have not supported him in battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast turned the edge of his sword, and hast not sustained him in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you have turned away the aid of his sword and you have not upheld him in war!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, Thou turnest back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him to stand in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast turned back the help of his sword, and hast not helped him in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-43.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=11332" 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">42</span>You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">You have</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">bent</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: ṣūr (N-msc) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">the edge</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥar·bōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">of his sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: hă·qê·mō·ṯōw (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms:: 3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">sustained him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">in battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>You have ended his splendor and cast his throne to the ground.…<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="/2_samuel/5-20.htm">2 Samuel 5:20</a></span><br />So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-11.htm">1 Chronicles 14:11</a></span><br />So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Isaiah 63:10</a></span><br />But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/21-5.htm">Jeremiah 21:5</a></span><br />And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-3.htm">Lamentations 2:3</a></span><br />In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-12.htm">Job 16:12-14</a></span><br />I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target; / His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground. / He breaks me with wound upon wound; He rushes me like a mighty warrior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-25.htm">Isaiah 42:25</a></span><br />So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-21.htm">Ezekiel 30:21-22</a></span><br />“Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. See, it has not been bound up for healing, or splinted for strength to hold the sword. / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt. I will break his arms, both the strong one and the one already broken, and will make the sword fall from his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Hosea 13:8</a></span><br />Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast tearing them apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Amos 2:14-16</a></span><br />Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. / The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life. / Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Luke 22:31-32</a></span><br />Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”<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_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have also turned the edge of his sword, and have not made him to stand in the battle.</p><p class="hdg">turned</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/30-21.htm">Ezekiel 30:21-25</a></b></br> Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and, lo, it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a roller to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword… </p><p class="hdg">not made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-36.htm">Leviticus 26:36,37</a></b></br> And upon them that are left <i>alive</i> of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-42.htm">Numbers 14:42,45</a></b></br> Go not up, for the LORD <i>is</i> not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-4.htm">Joshua 7:4,5,8-12</a></b></br> So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/63-10.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Established</a> <a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Sharpness</a> <a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/89-21.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/71-6.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/psalms/78-64.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/88-2.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Turnest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Established</a> <a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Sharpness</a> <a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/psalms/94-14.htm">Support</a> <a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/psalms/90-3.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/90-3.htm">Turnest</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 biblical times, a sharp sword was essential for victory in battle, symbolizing strength and effectiveness. The bending of the sword's edge implies a divine intervention that renders the weapon ineffective. This can be seen as a metaphor for God withdrawing His support or favor, leading to a loss of strength and capability. Historically, Israel's victories were often attributed to God's support, and their defeats to His displeasure. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God is depicted as the one who grants or withholds victory (e.g., <a href="/deuteronomy/32-30.htm">Deuteronomy 32:30</a>, <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3-7</a>).<p><b>and have not sustained him in battle</b><br>The lack of sustenance in battle indicates a withdrawal of divine support, which was crucial for success in ancient warfare. In the context of the Davidic covenant, where God promised to establish David's throne forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>), this phrase reflects a period of perceived abandonment or judgment. Theologically, it underscores the belief that human strength and military might are insufficient without God's blessing. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>, which emphasizes reliance on the Lord rather than on chariots and horses. The historical context may refer to times when Israel faced defeat due to disobedience or turning away from God, illustrating the conditional nature of divine favor based on covenant faithfulness.<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>, traditionally believed to be a wise man during the time of Solomon. This psalm is a contemplation on God's promises to David and the apparent failure of those promises in the face of Israel's struggles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The promise God made to King David, ensuring that his descendants would rule Israel forever. This covenant is central to the psalm and is seen as being challenged by the events described.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel's_battles.htm">Israel's Battles</a></b><br>The historical context of Israel's military struggles, possibly during the time of the divided kingdom or exile, when it seemed that God was not supporting Israel as He had in the past.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem dire, and God's promises appear unfulfilled, believers are called to trust in His ultimate plan and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament_in_faith.htm">The Role of Lament in Faith</a></b><br>Lament is a valid and important expression of faith. It allows believers to bring their confusion and pain before God, trusting that He hears and understands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_historical_context.htm">The Importance of Historical Context</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and covenantal context of Scripture helps believers interpret and apply biblical truths accurately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_unchanging_nature.htm">Faith in God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>Despite changing circumstances, God's nature and promises remain constant. Believers can find hope in His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_divine_support.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Divine Support</a></b><br>In spiritual battles, believers must rely on God's strength and not their own. The "bent sword" symbolizes the futility of human effort without divine support.<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/why_lacks_psalm_43_davidic_markers.htm">If attributed to David, why does Psalm 43 include no clear historical markers aligning it with known events of his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_45's_royal_imagery_conflict.htm">Could the royal imagery in Psalm 45 conflict with other Old Testament passages warning against over-glorifying human rulers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_command_killing_in_joshua_6_21.htm">If God loves everyone, why does He command the Israelites to kill entire populations, including women and children (Joshua 6:21)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_imprecatory_psalms.htm">What are Imprecatory Psalms?</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>(43) <span class= "bld">Edge of his sword.</span>--The Hebrew is <span class= "ital">ts-r, i.e., rock, </span>and a comparison with <a href="/joshua/5-2.htm" title="At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make you sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.">Joshua 5:2</a> (margin) suggests that we have here a reminiscence of the "stone age." The word "flint" for the edge of a weapon might easily survive the actual use of the implement itself. So we should still speak of "a foeman's steel" even if the use of chemical explosives entirely abolished the use of sword and bayonet. This is one of the cases where the condition of modern science helps us in exegesis of the Bible. The ancient versions, who knew nothing of the stone or iron ages, paraphrase, by "strength," or "help."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword;</span> literally, <span class="accented">the rock of his sword.</span> It is not quite clear whether a "blunting of the sword," or a "turning to flight of those who drew the sword," is intended. In either ease the phrase implies military disaster. <span class="cmt_word">And hast not made him to stand in the battle</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> '" hast caused him to give way before his enemies." The words imply defeat in the open field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-43.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">You have</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bent</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּ֭שִׁיב</span> <span class="translit">(tā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the edge</span><br /><span class="heb">צ֣וּר</span> <span class="translit">(ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his sword</span><br /><span class="heb">חַרְבּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥar·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and have not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">sustained him</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲ֝קֵימֹת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(hă·qê·mō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמִּלְחָמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-43.htm">Psalm 89:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-43.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:43 Yes you turn back the edge (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:44" /></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>