Psalms 89:46-51 God's Covenant with David

46 How long, O Lord? Will you hide yourself forever?
How long will your wrath burn like fire?

47 Remember how fleeting is my life.
For what futility you have created all men!

48 What man can live and not see death,
or save himself from the power of the grave? Selah

49 O Lord, where is your former great love,
which in your faithfulness you swore to David?

50 Remember, Lord, how your servant has been mocked,
how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the nations,

51 the taunts with which your enemies have mocked, O Lord,
with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one.

Meaning of Psalms 89:46-51

Psalm 89:46 cries out, "How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your wrath burn like fire?" This verse encapsulates a moment of raw human anguish and longing for divine presence. It reminds us of the deep yearning for God's enduring faithfulness even amidst our struggles and despair.

Cross References for Psalms 89:46-51

Isaiah 8:17 - I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:17

Jeremiah 4:4 - Circumcise yourselves to the Lord, circumcise your hearts, you men of Judah and people of Jerus... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:4

Psalms 90:13 - Relent, O Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:13

Deuteronomy 31:17 - On that day I will become angry with them and forsake them; I will hide my face from them, and ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:17

Job 19:11 - His anger burns against me; he counts me among his enemies. Click to read the verse Job 19:11 Click to read the verse Job 19:11

Hosea 5:15 - Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in th... Click to read the verse Hosea 5:15 Click to read the verse Hosea 5:15

Psalms 79:5 - How long, O Lord? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire? Click to read the verse Psalms 79:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:5

2 Thessalonians 1:8 - He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:8

Hebrews 12:29 - for our “God is a consuming fire.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:29 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:29

Psalms 10:1 - Psalm 10 Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Click to read the verse Psalms 10:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:1

Jeremiah 21:12 - O house of David, this is what the Lord says: “‘Administer justice every morning; rescue from t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12

Psalms 74:10 - How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever? Click to read the verse Psalms 74:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 74:10

Lamentations 2:3 - In fierce anger he has cut off every horn of Israel. He has withdrawn his right hand at the app... Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:3 Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:3

Lamentations 5:20 - Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long? Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:20 Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:20

Isaiah 45:15 - Truly you are a God who hides himself, O God and Savior of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:15

Psalms 94:3 - How long will the wicked, O Lord, how long will the wicked be jubilant? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:3

Job 23:9 - When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimp... Click to read the verse Job 23:9 Click to read the verse Job 23:9

Psalms 13:1 - Psalm 13 For the director of music. A psalm of David. How long, O Lord? Will you forget me fore... Click to read the verse Psalms 13:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 13:1

Psalms 88:14 - Why, O Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me? Click to read the verse Psalms 88:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 88:14

Psalms 88:16 - Your wrath has swept over me; your terrors have destroyed me. Click to read the verse Psalms 88:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 88:16

Psalms 77:7 - “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Click to read the verse Psalms 77:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 77:7

Psalms 13:1-2 - Psalm 13 For the director of music. A psalm of David. How long, O Lord? Will you forget me fore... Click to read the verse Psalms 13:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 13:1-2

Psalms 85:5 - Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Click to read the verse Psalms 85:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 85:5

Psalms 35:17 - O Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my life from their ravages, my precious life from the... Click to read the verse Psalms 35:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:17

Psalms 78:63 - Fire consumed their young men, and their maidens had no wedding songs; Click to read the verse Psalms 78:63 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:63

Ezekiel 38:18 - This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:18