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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 />I will crush his foes before him and strike down his adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will beat down his adversaries before him and destroy those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will beat down his foes before his face, And plague those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But I will crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But I shall crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I will crush his adversaries before him, And strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike those who hate him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will beat down his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will strike down and crush his troublesome enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I will beat down his adversaries before him, and smite them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will crush his enemies in front of him and defeat those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will crush his foes and kill everyone who hates him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will crush his enemies before him and strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his enemies before him; I will strike down those who hate him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will beat down his foes before his face, and afflict them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I have beaten down his adversaries before him, "" And I plague those hating him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I have beaten down before him his adversaries, And those hating him I plague,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I beat down his adversaries from his fame, and I will smite those hating him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I will cut down his enemies before his face; and them that hate him I will put to flight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:24>And I will cut down his enemies before his face. And those who hate him, I will turn to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him, strike down those who hate him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I will destroy his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall destroy his enemies from before him and I shall defeat 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 />And I will beat to pieces his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will hew down his foes before him, and put to flight those that hate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-23.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=11201" 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">22</span>No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3807.htm" title="3807: wə·ḵat·tō·w·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To beat, crush by beating. A primitive root; to bruise or violently strike.">I will crush</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.">his foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5062.htm" title="5062: ’eg·gō·wp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To strike, smite. A primitive root; to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict.">and strike down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ū·mə·śan·’āw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">those who hate him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.…<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/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="/exodus/23-22.htm">Exodus 23:22</a></span><br />But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes.<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="/deuteronomy/28-7.htm">Deuteronomy 28:7</a></span><br />The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a></span><br />You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11-12</a></span><br />Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">2 Samuel 22:38-41</a></span><br />I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ...<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="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-8.htm">Numbers 23:8</a></span><br />How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the LORD has not denounced?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.</p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">2 Samuel 3:7</a></b></br> And Saul had a concubine, whose name <i>was</i> Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and <i>Ishbosheth</i> said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">2 Samuel 7:1,9</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40-44</a></b></br> For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me… </p><p class="hdg">plague</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-6</a></b></br> Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8,9</a></b></br> Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3</a></b></br> They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/81-14.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/89-22.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/psalms/78-66.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/psalms/78-66.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/86-17.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/86-17.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/81-15.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/psalms/78-50.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Strike</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/94-5.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/psalms/103-16.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/psalms/89-31.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/94-5.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/psalms/91-12.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/106-10.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/94-5.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/psalms/91-6.htm">Plague</a> <a href="/psalms/91-12.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/psalms/91-12.htm">Strike</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>I will crush his foes before him</b><br>This phrase reflects God's promise of protection and victory for His anointed, often understood as King David and his descendants. The imagery of crushing foes is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people (<a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a>). Historically, this can be seen in the numerous battles where Israel triumphed over their enemies, such as David's victories over the Philistines (<a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a>). Theologically, this points to God's sovereignty and His commitment to uphold His covenant with David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). In a broader sense, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately defeats all spiritual enemies (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a>).<p><b>and strike down those who hate him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's active role in defending His chosen leader against adversaries. The act of striking down is a demonstration of divine justice against those who oppose God's anointed. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, kings were often seen as representatives of God on earth, and opposition to them was tantamount to opposition to God Himself. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus, the ultimate anointed one, faces opposition but is ultimately vindicated by God (<a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23-24</a>). The phrase also serves as a reminder of the ultimate judgment that awaits those who reject God's authority (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</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 believed to be a wise man during the time of King Solomon. He is credited with writing this psalm, which is a contemplation on God's promises to David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The psalm is a reflection on God's covenant with David, promising him protection and the establishment of his throne. David is the central figure in this promise, representing God's chosen king.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>The adversaries of David, who are mentioned as those whom God will crush and strike down. These foes symbolize opposition to God's anointed and, by extension, opposition to God's plans.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate protector and deliverer, who promises to act on behalf of His anointed, ensuring victory over enemies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>The Davidic Covenant is the backdrop of this psalm, highlighting God's promise to establish David's lineage and protect his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>God is unwavering in His commitments. Just as He promised to protect David, He remains faithful to His promises to us today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>Believers can trust in God's protection against spiritual and physical adversaries. This assurance allows us to live boldly in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_anointed.htm">The Power of God's Anointed</a></b><br>The anointing of God carries with it divine authority and protection. As Christians, we are anointed through Christ and can rely on His power in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_opposition.htm">Victory Over Opposition</a></b><br>God ensures victory for His people. This victory may not always be immediate or visible, but it is assured in His timing and way.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God is in control allows us to rest in His plans, even when faced with challenges or 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/bible's_view_on_family_conflict.htm">What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_16's_view_of_god_align_with_his_mercy.htm">How does Job 16's portrayal of God as an adversary align with other Bible verses that emphasize God's mercy and justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_'shepherd'_in_zech._13_7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 - Who is the 'shepherd' in this verse, and why does the text imply that God himself would strike him, which seems contradictory to other passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_messianic_prophecies.htm">What are Messianic prophecies?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">Beat down.</span>--Probably <span class= "ital">bray, </span>as in a mortar.<p><span class= "bld">Plague.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">smite.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him</span> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-23.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">I will crush</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַתּוֹתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵat·tō·w·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3807.htm">Strong's 3807: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bruise, violently strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">before him</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפָּנָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and strike down</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶגּֽוֹף׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eg·gō·wp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> </span><span class="str2">To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who hate him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְשַׂנְאָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·śan·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-23.htm">Psalm 89:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-23.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:23 I will beat down his adversaries before (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:24" /></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>