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you have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You have strengthened his enemies and made them all rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes; you have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; Thou hast made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; You have made all his enemies be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have lifted high the right hand of his foes; you have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have lifted high the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You made his enemies powerful and let them celebrate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You held the right hand of his enemies high and made all of his adversaries rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have given the victory to his enemies; you have made them all happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; you have caused all of his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You have allowed his adversaries to be victorious, and all his enemies to rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries. You have made all of his enemies rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries. You have made all of his enemies rejoice. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries, "" You have caused all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries, Thou hast caused all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou didst raise up the right hand of his adversaries; thou didst cause all his enemies to rejoice.<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 set up the right hand of them that oppress him: thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:43>You have exalted the right hand of those who oppress him. You have brought joy to all his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes, have gladdened all his enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have exalted the right hand of his foes; you have made all his enemies rejoice.<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 set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have lifted the right hand of his enemies and you have gladdened all his haters!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast exalted the right hand of his adversaries; Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast exalted the right hand of his enemies; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-42.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=11325" 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">41</span>All who pass by plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: hă·rî·mō·w·ṯā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">You have exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mîn (N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">the right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">of his foes;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">You have made all</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">his enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: hiś·maḥ·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoice.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle.…<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="/2_kings/14-13.htm">2 Kings 14:13</a></span><br />There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-18.htm">Isaiah 63:18</a></span><br />For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Lamentations 2:7</a></span><br />The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">Jeremiah 12:7</a></span><br />I have forsaken My house; I have abandoned My inheritance. I have given the beloved of My soul into the hands of her enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-16.htm">Jeremiah 30:16</a></span><br />Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-21.htm">Ezekiel 7:21-22</a></span><br />And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. / I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-2.htm">Ezekiel 36:2-3</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,’ / therefore prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you on every side, so that you became a possession of the rest of the nations and were taken up in slander by the lips of their talkers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-36.htm">Nehemiah 9:36-37</a></span><br />So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness—here we are as slaves! / Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25-26</a></span><br />In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">2 Chronicles 12:9</a></span><br />So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a></span><br />They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Matthew 21:33-41</a></span><br />Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Mark 12:1-9</a></span><br />Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Luke 20:9-16</a></span><br />Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have set up the right hand of his adversaries; you have made all his enemies to rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17,25</a></b></br> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-25.htm">Deuteronomy 28:25,43</a></b></br> The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/2-17.htm">Lamentations 2:17</a></b></br> The LORD hath done <i>that</i> which he had devised; he hath fulfilled his word that he had commanded in the days of old: he hath thrown down, and hath not pitied: and he hath caused <i>thine</i> enemy to rejoice over thee, he hath set up the horn of thine adversaries.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/89-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/89-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/89-25.htm">Right</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/89-44.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/92-8.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/89-44.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/89-48.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Right</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>You have exalted the right hand of his foes;</b><br>This phrase suggests a divine action where God has allowed the enemies of the psalmist to gain strength and power. In biblical terms, the "right hand" often symbolizes strength and authority (<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>, <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">Psalm 118:16</a>). The exaltation of the foes' right hand implies that God has permitted them to triumph over the psalmist, which can be seen as a form of judgment or discipline. Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries, such as the Philistines, Assyrians, and Babylonians, who at times were allowed to prevail due to Israel's disobedience (<a href="/2_kings/17-18.htm">2 Kings 17:18-20</a>). This can also be seen as a test of faith, where the psalmist is called to trust in God's ultimate plan despite current adversities. Theologically, this can be connected to the concept of God using even the actions of enemies to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the story of Joseph (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>).<p><b>You have made all his enemies rejoice.</b><br>The rejoicing of the enemies indicates a complete reversal of fortune for the psalmist or the nation of Israel. In the ancient Near Eastern context, victory in battle was often attributed to the favor of one's deity, and thus the enemies' rejoicing could be seen as a sign of their perceived divine favor. This situation is reminiscent of times when Israel's enemies celebrated their victories, such as when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">1 Samuel 4:5-7</a>). Theologically, this phrase can be understood as a temporary state allowed by God, who ultimately controls the fate of nations (<a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>). It also serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate justice of God, who will vindicate His people in His timing (<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-13</a>). In a typological sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's apparent defeat at the crucifixion, which ultimately led to His victory over sin and death, causing His enemies' temporary rejoicing to turn into ultimate defeat (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>).<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 understood to be a wise man during the time of Solomon. He is credited with writing this psalm, which is a contemplation on God's covenant with David and the apparent failure of that covenant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The central theme of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, referring to God's promise to David that his descendants would rule Israel forever. This covenant is being questioned in the psalm due to the current state of defeat and humiliation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_israel.htm">Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>The foes mentioned in the verse, who have been given power and victory over Israel, causing them to rejoice. This reflects a period of national crisis and defeat for Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate subject of the psalm, whose actions and faithfulness are being questioned by the psalmist in light of Israel's suffering and the apparent triumph of their enemies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation experiencing defeat and humiliation, leading to the lament and questioning of God's promises in the psalm.<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 contrary to God's promises, believers are called to trust in His ultimate sovereignty and plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_lament.htm">The Reality of Lament</a></b><br>Lament is a biblical and honest response to suffering and confusion. It is a way to bring our deepest questions and hurts before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite current appearances, God's promises remain true. Believers are encouraged to hold onto His faithfulness, as seen throughout Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_enemies_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Enemies in God's Plan</a></b><br>God can use even the triumph of enemies to fulfill His purposes and refine His people, reminding us of His control over all situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ.htm">Hope in Christ</a></b><br>The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant is found in Jesus Christ, whose eternal reign assures us of God's faithfulness and victory over all enemies.<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/what_does_an_executive_pastor_do.htm">What does making enemies a footstool signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_108's_repetition_affect_its_originality.htm">If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_enemies_'stumble_and_fall'_in_battle.htm">(Psalm 27:2-3) What evidence supports the idea that enemies literally 'stumble and fall,' and how does this align with actual battlefield outcomes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 42.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries;</span> <span class="accented">i.e."</span> thou hast increased their power and strength, exalted <span class="accented">them</span>, and depressed <span class="accented">him." <span class="cmt_word"></span>Thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Psalm 35:15</a>, "In mine adversity they rejoiced;" and see also <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8</a>; <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-12</a>). Every depression of Israel caused the neighbouring nations, who alike feared them and detested them, to rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-42.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 exalted</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲ֭רִימוֹתָ</span> <span class="translit">(hă·rî·mō·w·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his foes;</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have made all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹיְבָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·ḇāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third 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">rejoice.</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֝שְׂמַ֗חְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiś·maḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-42.htm">Psalm 89:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:42 You have exalted the right hand (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:43" /></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>