Psalm 89:22
New International Version
The enemy will not get the better of him; the wicked will not oppress him.

New Living Translation
His enemies will not defeat him, nor will the wicked overpower him.

English Standard Version
The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him.

Berean Standard Bible
No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.

King James Bible
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

New King James Version
The enemy shall not outwit him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

New American Standard Bible
“The enemy will not deceive him, Nor will the son of wickedness afflict him.

NASB 1995
“The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

NASB 1977
“The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

Legacy Standard Bible
The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of unrighteousness afflict him.

Amplified Bible
“The enemy will not outwit him, Nor will the wicked man afflict or humiliate him.

Christian Standard Bible
The enemy will not oppress him; the wicked will not afflict him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The enemy will not afflict him; no wicked man will oppress him.

American Standard Version
The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

Contemporary English Version
"No enemy will outsmart David, and he won't be defeated by any hateful people.

English Revised Version
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No enemy will take him by surprise. No wicked person will mistreat him.

Good News Translation
His enemies will never succeed against him; the wicked will not defeat him.

International Standard Version
No enemy will deceive him; no wicked person will afflict him.

Majority Standard Bible
No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.

NET Bible
No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.

New Heart English Bible
No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.

Webster's Bible Translation
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

World English Bible
No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
An enemy does not exact on him, "" And a son of perverseness does not afflict him.

Young's Literal Translation
An enemy exacteth not upon him, And a son of perverseness afflicteth him not.

Smith's Literal Translation
The enemy shall not impose upon him, and the son of iniquity shall not afflict him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The enemy shall have no advantage over him: nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The enemy will have no advantage over him, nor will the son of iniquity be positioned to harm him.

New American Bible
No enemy shall outwit him, nor shall the wicked defeat him.

New Revised Standard Version
The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The enemy shall not prevail upon him, nor the sons of the wicked afflict him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His enemy has availed nothing and the son of evil does not humble him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The enemy shall not exact from him; Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The enemy shall have no advantage against him; and the son of transgression shall not hurt him again.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
21My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. 22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. 23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

2 Samuel 7:10
And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning

1 Chronicles 17:9
And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 John 5:18
We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’

Psalm 121:7-8
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Proverbs 12:21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

Job 5:19
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.


Treasury of Scripture

The enemy shall not exact on him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

enemy

1 Chronicles 17:9
Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

Matthew 4:1-10
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil…

son

John 17:12
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














No enemy
The Hebrew word for "enemy" here is "אֹיֵב" (oyev), which signifies an adversary or foe. In the context of ancient Israel, enemies were often surrounding nations that threatened their security and sovereignty. Spiritually, this can be seen as a promise of divine protection against all forms of opposition, whether physical or spiritual. The assurance that "no enemy" will prevail speaks to God's sovereign power and His commitment to safeguard His people, reflecting His covenant faithfulness.

will exact tribute
The phrase "exact tribute" comes from the Hebrew "נָשָׁא" (nasa), meaning to lift, carry, or take away. In ancient times, conquering nations would impose heavy tributes on the defeated, symbolizing subjugation and control. This promise indicates that God's chosen will not be subjected to such humiliation or exploitation. It underscores the theme of liberation and divine justice, where God's people are free from the burdens imposed by their adversaries.

no wicked man
The term "wicked man" is translated from "בֶּן־עַוְלָה" (ben-awlah), literally "son of wickedness." This phrase characterizes individuals who are morally corrupt and act in opposition to God's righteous standards. Historically, wicked rulers or oppressors often rose to power, causing suffering and injustice. The assurance that "no wicked man" will succeed against God's anointed highlights the ultimate triumph of righteousness over evil, a recurring theme in the Psalms.

will oppress him
The Hebrew word for "oppress" is "עָנָה" (anah), which means to afflict or humble. Oppression in biblical times often involved harsh treatment, exploitation, and denial of justice. This promise of protection from oppression is a testament to God's role as a defender of the oppressed and a champion of justice. It reflects the biblical narrative of God hearing the cries of His people and acting on their behalf, as seen throughout the history of Israel.

(22) Exact.--This meaning is possible, and is supported by the LXX. and Vulgate, "shall not get profit." There may be an allusion to Deuteronomy 15:6, but perhaps it is better to take the verb in the same sense as the Hebrew margin of Psalm 55:15, "shall not surprise him;" Symmachus has, "lead him astray."

Verse 22. - The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him (see 2 Samuel 7:10, which has supplied the very words of the second clause).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
No
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

enemy
אוֹיֵ֣ב (’ō·w·yêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

will exact tribute;
יַשִּׁ֣א (yaš·ši)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5378: To lend on interest, to dun for, debt

no
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

wicked
עַ֝וְלָ֗ה (‘aw·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness

man
וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

will oppress him.
יְעַנֶּֽנּוּ׃ (yə·‘an·nen·nū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted


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