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Psalm 89:42-44
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 89:42-44
New Catholic Bible
42 Every passer-by has despoiled him;
he has become a laughingstock to his neighbors.
43 [a]You have exalted the right hand of his foes
and caused all his enemies to rejoice.
44 You have driven back his drawn sword
and left him to fight without your support.
Footnotes
- Psalm 89:43 The psalmist asserts that it is the Lord who has enabled Israel’s enemies to carry off a victory over his people. As a result, David’s throne and his honor have been toppled to the ground and his dynasty is enveloped with shame and disgrace.