King James Version
Psalms 89:39 in the King James Version says “Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 89 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.”
Psalms 89:39 · KJV
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“thou hast profaned”
H2490properly, to bore, i.e., (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin
“his crown”
H5145properly, something set apart, i.e., (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chapl
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