Psalms 89:23 kjv — And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

King James Version

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

— Psalms 89:23, King James Version

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ASV
“And I will beat down his adversaries before him, And smite them that hate him. ”
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WEB
“I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him.”
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NET
“I will crush his enemies before him; I will strike down those who hate him.”
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BBE
“I will have those who are against him broken before his face, and his haters will be crushed under my blows.”
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KJVA
“And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

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.

He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

Psalms 89:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:23 say?

Psalms 89:23 in the King James Version reads: “And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.”

Where is Psalms 89:23 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 23.

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 89:23.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:23 in?

Psalms 89:23 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 89:23?

Psalms 89:23 reads (KJV): “And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate 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 89:23 kjv — And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

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