Psalms 89:10 kjv — Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.

King James Version

"Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm."

— Psalms 89:10, King James Version

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Psalms 89 — Context

7

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8

O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

9

Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

10

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.

11

The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

12

The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.

13

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Psalms 89:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:10 say?
Psalms 89:10 in the King James Version reads: “Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.”
Where is Psalms 89:10 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 10.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 89:10.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:10 in?
Psalms 89:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 89:10?
Psalms 89:10 reads (KJV): “Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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