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Psalm 89:45
ESV You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah
NIV You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with a mantle of shame.
NASB You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah
CSB You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah
NLT You have made him old before his time and publicly disgraced him. Interlude
KJV The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
NKJV The days of his youth You have shortened; You have covered him with shame. Selah

What does Psalm 89:45 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 89:38–45 turns from a celebration of the Lord and His selection of David, taking on a dramatic, almost accusing tone. The psalmist suggests that God has abandoned the covenant, aided Israel's enemies, and shamed the people. The very kingship of Israel has been defiled and put to shame. No explicit incident is associated with this severe mourning. However, the conquest of Babylon (2 Kings 24:10–16) and a successful raid by Egypt (1 Kings 14:25–28) are possible matches.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm is not directly connected to other events in Scripture; it might be associated with the Babylonian captivity (2 Kings 24:10–16) or the Egyptian raid against Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:25–28). The psalmist begins by praising God for His loyal love. It applauds His covenant with David. However, this turns to grief over apparent defeats and humiliations. The psalm ends with a plea for the Lord to remember His promises and reverse Israel's fortunes.
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