Bible Strands
Psalms 89:50
Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks to God, pleading for divine attention while carrying public shame from many people. This occurs in a moment of crisis, positioned between a question about God's covenant faithfulness to David and a description of enemies mocking the anointed one.
The words — The text opens with זְכֹ֣ר (ze.Khor), commanding God to "remember," and identifies the burden as חֶרְפַּ֣ת (cher.Pat), the specific "reproach" being carried. These terms frame the plea as a request for active divine attention rather than passive observation.
The thread — The text's plea to remember divine reproach runs in Psalms 74:18 and Psalms 74:22, where the community asks God to remember how enemies mock Him. It also parallels Psalms 69:9, where insults directed at God fall upon the speaker.
Why it lands — The text states that God must acknowledge the tangible burden of public shame carried by His servants. It requires the reader to confront suffering as a direct consequence of devotion, without offering immediate comfort or resolution.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
Cross-references
- Psalms 74:18 Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name.
- Psalms 74:22 Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long.
- Psalms 69:9 because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
- Romans 15:3 For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”
- Psalms 44:13 You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us.
- Psalms 69:19 You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
- Psalms 79:10 Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.