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Psalm 89:50
ESV Remember, O Lord, how your servants are mocked, and how I bear in my heart the insults of all the many nations,
NIV Remember, Lord, how your servant has been mocked, how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the nations,
NASB Remember, Lord, the taunt against Your servants; How I carry in my heart the taunts of all the many peoples,
CSB Remember, Lord, the ridicule against your servants— in my heart I carry abuse from all the peoples—
NLT Consider, Lord, how your servants are disgraced! I carry in my heart the insults of so many people.
KJV Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
NKJV Remember, Lord, the reproach of Your servants— How I bear in my bosom the reproach of all the many peoples,

What does Psalm 89:50 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 89:46–52 closes the psalm begging the Lord to reverse Israel's fortunes before the psalmist dies. In this time of crisis, life itself seems pointless. While Israel is insulted and mocked, the psalmist calls on God to see and respond. History provides no indication of what was happening, but some suggest this was written about the Jewish exile under Babylon (2 Kings 24:10–16). Another possibility is an Egyptian raid (1 Kings 14:25–28) during the time of Rehoboam.

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Chapter Summary
This psalm is not directly connected to other events in Scripture; it might be associated with the Babylonian captivity (2 Kings 24:10–16) or the Egyptian raid against Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:25–28). The psalmist begins by praising God for His loyal love. It applauds His covenant with David. However, this turns to grief over apparent defeats and humiliations. The psalm ends with a plea for the Lord to remember His promises and reverse Israel's fortunes.
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