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Psalms 89:46-48

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

46. How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire? 47. Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? 48. What man [is he that] liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

Psalms 89:46-48 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 89:46

Theological / Devotional

How long, Lord? The expostulation of the psalmist gives way to pleading. He pleads with God for surcease of trouble. This transition is the key to our understanding of the psalmist’s expostulation. Here the frail human spirit, sensing the wrong state of affairs, appeals to God to set things right. The pleading consists of two strains of three verses each. Verses 46–48 argue the shortness of human life; vs. 49–51, the dishonor that comes upon God when His enemies gain the victory.

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