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Psalms 89:49

Psalms 89:49
Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants,.... The apostles of Christ, his servants, and the servants of the living God, that showed unto men the way of salvation, and other saints with them that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses - Thy mercies; thy pledges; thy promises. Where are those promises which thou didst make formerly to David? Are they accomplished? Or are they forgotten…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 89:38-52

In these verses we have,

I. A very melancholy complaint of the present deplorable state of David's family, which the psalmist thinks hard to be reconciled to the covenant God made with David. "Thou…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

After an interlude of music the Psalmist resumes his prayer. He returns to the thoughts of God's lovingkindness and faithfulness, from which he started (Psa 89:89). But His lovingkindnesses seem to…