Psalms 89:22 web — No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.

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"No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him."

— Psalms 89:22, World English Bible

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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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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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KJVA
“The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

Then you spoke in vision to your saints, and said, "I have bestowed strength on the warrior. I have exalted a young man from the people.

I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,

with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.

No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.

I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him.

But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn will be exalted.

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

Psalms 89:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:22 say?

Psalms 89:22 in the World English Bible reads: “No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress 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 (WEB): “No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress 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 web — No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.

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