Psalms 89:48 net — No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol.(Selah)

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"No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol.(Selah)"

— Psalms 89:48, NET Bible

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Psalms 89 — Context

45

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

46

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

47

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?

48

No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol.(Selah)

49

Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David?

50

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

51

Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

Psalms 89:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:48 say?
Psalms 89:48 in the NET Bible reads: “No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol.(Selah)”
Where is Psalms 89:48 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 48.
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 89:48.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:48 in?
Psalms 89:48 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 89:48?
Psalms 89:48 reads (NET): “No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol.(Selah)” 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.
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