Psalms 89:22 kjva — The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him."

— Psalms 89:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.”
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ASV
“The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. ”
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WEB
“No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.”
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NET
“No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.”
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BBE
“The deceit of those who are against him will not overcome him; he will not be troubled by the sons of evil.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.

Psalms 89:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:22 say?

Psalms 89:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.”

Where is Psalms 89:22 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 22.

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 89:22.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:22 in?

Psalms 89:22 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 89:22?

Psalms 89:22 reads (KJVA): “The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.” 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.

Psalms 89:22 kjva — The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

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