Psalms 89:51 net — Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

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

— Psalms 89:51, NET Bible

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KJV
“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.”
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ASV
“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah, Wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed. ”
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WEB
“With which your enemies have mocked, Yahweh, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one.”
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BBE
“The bitter words of your haters, O Lord, shaming the footsteps of your king.”
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KJVA
“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

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

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

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

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

The LORD deserves praise forevermore! We agree! We agree!

Psalms 89:51 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:51 say?

Psalms 89:51 in the NET Bible reads: “Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.”

Where is Psalms 89:51 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:51 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 51.

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 89:51.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:51 in?

Psalms 89:51 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 89:51?

Psalms 89:51 reads (NET): “Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.” 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 89:51 net — Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

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Psalms 89 — Context

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