What does Psalm 89:49 mean?

Psalm 89:49 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 89:49 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

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