Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with a mantle of shame. New Living Translation You have made him old before his time and publicly disgraced him. Interlude English Standard Version You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah Berean Standard Bible You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah King James Bible The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah. New King James Version The days of his youth You have shortened; You have covered him with shame. Selah New American Standard Bible You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah NASB 1995 You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah. NASB 1977 Thou hast shortened the days of his youth; Thou hast covered him with shame. Selah. Legacy Standard Bible You have shortened the days of his youth; You have wrapped him up with shame. Selah. Amplified Bible You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah. Christian Standard Bible You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah American Standard Version The days of his youth hast thou shortened: Thou hast covered him with shame. [Selah Contemporary English Version You made an old man of him and put him to shame. English Revised Version The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation You cut short the days of his youth and covered him with shame. [Selah] Good News Translation You have made him old before his time and covered him with disgrace. International Standard Version You have caused the days of his youth to be cut short; you have covered him with shame. Interlude Majority Standard Bible You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah NET Bible You have cut short his youth, and have covered him with shame. (Selah) New Heart English Bible You have shortened the days of his youth. You have covered him with shame. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah. World English Bible You have shortened the days of his youth. You have covered him with shame. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have shortened the days of his youth, "" Have covered him over [with] shame. Selah. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast shortened the days of his youth, Hast covered him over with shame. Selah. Smith's Literal Translation Thou didst shorten the clays of his youth: thou didst cover over him with shame. Silence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast shortened the days of his time: thou hast covered him with confusion. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You cut short the days of his youth, covered him with shame. Selah V New Revised Standard Version You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe days of his youth hast thou shortened; thou hast covered him with shame. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you have diminished the days of his youth and you have clothed him in shame! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The days of his youth hast Thou shortened; Thou hast covered him with shame. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou hast shortened the days of his throne: thou hast poured shame upon him. Pause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…44You have ended his splendor and cast his throne to the ground. 45You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah 46How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire?… Cross References 2 Samuel 7:14-15 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. / But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 1 Chronicles 17:13-14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. / But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” 2 Samuel 7:16 Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” 1 Kings 11:11-13 Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.” 2 Kings 25:7 And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. Lamentations 5:16 The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned! Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Jeremiah 22:30 This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will prosper to sit on the throne of David or to rule again in Judah.” Ezekiel 21:25-27 And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’ Hosea 13:11 So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. Daniel 7:14 And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Acts 2:30-31 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. Romans 1:3-4 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Treasury of Scripture The days of his youth have you shortened: you have covered him with shame. Selah. the Psalm 89:28,29 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him… 2 Chronicles 10:19 And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. Isaiah 63:18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary. thou Psalm 44:15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me, Psalm 109:29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle. Micah 7:10 Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets. Jump to Previous Covered Cut Mantle Selah Shame Short Shortened Time YouthJump to Next Covered Cut Mantle Selah Shame Short Shortened Time YouthPsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. 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. You have cut short the days of his youth; This phrase reflects a lament over the premature end of a period of strength and vitality. In the context of Psalm 89, which is a contemplation of the covenant with David, this could refer to the decline of a king or leader from David's line. Historically, the Davidic dynasty faced challenges and interruptions, particularly during the Babylonian exile, which could be seen as a cutting short of their reign. Theologically, this phrase may also symbolize the brevity of human life and the fleeting nature of earthly power, echoing themes found in other scriptures such as Job 14:1-2 and Psalm 103:15-16. The cutting short of youth can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, though He died young, fulfilled His purpose and established an eternal kingdom. You have covered him with shame. Selah Persons / Places / Events 1. Ethan the EzrahiteThe author of Psalm 89, who is traditionally understood to be a wise man during the time of Solomon. He is credited with writing this psalm, which is a contemplation on God's covenant with David and the apparent failure of that covenant in light of Israel's circumstances. 2. Davidic Covenant The promise made by God to King David, ensuring that his descendants would rule Israel forever. This covenant is central to the psalm and is seen as being challenged by the events described. 3. Israel The nation chosen by God, which is experiencing turmoil and defeat, leading to the lament expressed in this psalm. 4. Selah A term used frequently in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude. It emphasizes the gravity of the statement made. 5. Youth Refers to the vigor and potential of the king or leader, which has been prematurely diminished, symbolizing the nation's decline. Teaching Points Understanding God's PromisesWhile God's promises are sure, our understanding of their fulfillment may be challenged by current circumstances. We must trust in God's ultimate faithfulness. The Reality of Shame and Disgrace Shame can be a powerful force in our lives, but it is not the end of the account. God can redeem and restore what has been lost. Reflective Pause (Selah) Taking time to pause and reflect on God's word and our circumstances can provide clarity and renewed faith. Youth and Potential The loss of youthful potential is a lamentable reality, but God can bring new beginnings and restore what seems lost. Hope in Lament Even in the midst of lament, there is hope. God's plans are greater than our immediate understanding, and His faithfulness endures.Verse 45. - The days of his youth hast thou shortened. This does not seem to mean an actual cutting short by death (since the Davidical king has been spoken of as alive in vers. 38, 41, 43), but rather a cutting short of youthful energy and vigour, a premature senescence, such as may well have fallen upon Jehoiachin or Zedekiah. Thou hast covered him with shame; or, "heaped shame upon him" - "covered him up with shame." The phrase would suit Jehoiachin, who was kept in prison by Nebuchadnezzar, and in "prison garments" (2 Kings 25:29), for the space of thirty-five years. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You have shortenedהִ֭קְצַרְתָּ (hiq·ṣar·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7114: To dock off, curtail, to harvest the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of his youth; עֲלוּמָ֑יו (‘ă·lū·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5934: Youth, youthful vigor You have covered הֶֽעֱטִ֨יתָ (he·‘ĕ·ṭî·ṯā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5844: To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself him עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against with shame. בּוּשָׁ֣ה (bū·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 955: Shame Selah סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Links Psalm 89:45 NIVPsalm 89:45 NLT Psalm 89:45 ESV Psalm 89:45 NASB Psalm 89:45 KJV Psalm 89:45 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:45 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:45 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:45 French Bible Psalm 89:45 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:45 You have shortened the days of his (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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