Psalms 89:43 kjva — Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle."

— Psalms 89:43, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.”
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ASV
“Yea, thou turnest back the edge of his sword, And hast not made him to stand in the battle. ”
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WEB
“Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, and haven't supported him in battle.”
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NET
“You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle.”
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BBE
“His sword is turned back; you have not been his support in the fight.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.

All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.

Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.

Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.

Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.

The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.

How long, Lord? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

Psalms 89:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:43 say?

Psalms 89:43 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.”

Where is Psalms 89:43 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 43.

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 89:43.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:43 in?

Psalms 89:43 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 89:43?

Psalms 89:43 reads (KJVA): “Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.” 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 89:43 kjva — Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.

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