King James Version
psalm 89:45 in the King James Version says “The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 89 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.”
psalm 89:45 · KJV
Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground. glory: Heb. brightness
The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
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