Psalms 89:43 net — You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle.

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"You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle."

— Psalms 89:43, NET Bible

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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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BBE
“His sword is turned back; you have not been his support in the fight.”
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KJVA
“Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

You have broken down all his walls; you have made his strongholds a heap of ruins.

All who pass by have robbed him; he has become an object of disdain to his neighbors.

You have allowed his adversaries to be victorious, and all his enemies to rejoice.

You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle.

You have brought to an end his splendor, and have knocked his throne to the ground.

You have cut short his youth, and have covered him with shame.(Selah)

How long, O LORD, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

Psalms 89:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:43 say?

Psalms 89:43 in the NET Bible reads: “You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in 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 (NET): “You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in 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 net — You turn back his sword from the adversary, and have not sustained him in battle.

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Psalms 89 — Context

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