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Psalms 89:47

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

Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

Psalms 89:47 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 89:47

Theological / Devotional

My time. Heb. cheled, “duration of life.” The psalmist pleads that if God is ever to interpose, He must do so quickly, for the psalmist will soon pass away.

In vain. Compare Job 7:6; 14:1; Ps. 39:5, 11.

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