Bible Strands
Psalms 89:45
You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, describing the immediate aftermath of divine judgment on a human king’s reign. The words — The Hebrew verb הִקְצַרְתָּ (Hik.tzar.ta) literally means “you have made short,” denoting the abrupt termination of the king’s youthful years. The verb הֶעֱטִיתָ (he.'e.Ti.ta) means “you have wrapped,” indicating shame is layered over him like a garment. The thread — The motif of shortened days and covered shame appears in Psalms 102:23 and Psalms 44:15, while the imagery of shame as clothing parallels Psalms 109:29. Why it lands — The text demands recognition of divine control over human longevity and honor, requiring the reader to confront how quickly earthly status can be stripped away.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
Cross-references
- Psalms 109:29 May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.
- Psalms 44:15 All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face,
- Psalms 102:23 He has broken my strength on the way; He has cut short my days.
- Micah 7:10 Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame—she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.
- 2 Chronicles 10:19 So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.
- Psalms 71:13 May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.
- Psalms 89:28 I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast.
- Isaiah 63:18 For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary.