Psalm 89:47 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Remember how short my life is! Have you created Adam's descendants for no reason?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Oh remember how short my time is: For what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!

BBE:

See how short my time is; why have you made all men for no purpose?

DBY:

Remember, as regards me, what life is. Wherefore hast thou created all the children of men to be vanity?

ERV:

O remember how short my time is: for what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!

JPS:

O remember how short my time is; for what vanity hast Thou created all the children of men!

WBS:

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

WEB:

Remember how short my time is! For what vanity have you created all the children of men!

YLT:

Remember, I pray Thee, what is life-time? Wherefore in vain hast Thou created All the sons of men?

Psalm 89:47 Cross References

XREF:

Job 7:7 "Remember that my life is but breath; My eye will not again see good.

Job 10:9 'Remember now, that You have made me as clay; And would You turn me into dust again?

Job 14:1 "Man, who is born of woman, Is short-lived and full of turmoil.

Psalm 39:5 "Behold, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my lifetime as nothing in Your sight; Surely every man at his best is a mere breath. Selah.

Psalm 62:9 Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie; In the balances they go up; They are together lighter than breath.

Ecclesiastes 1:2 "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher, "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity."

Ecclesiastes 2:11 Thus I considered all my activities which my hands had done and the labor which I had exerted, and behold all was vanity and striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

89:47 Remember {h} how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
(h) Seeing man's life is short, and you have created man to bestow your benefits on him, unless you hasten to help, death will prevent you.

WES:

89:47 Short - Our time, the time of our king and kingdom, in whose name the psalmist puts up this petition. Wherefore - Wherefore hast thou made us and our king (and consequently all other men, whose condition is nothing better than ours) in vain, or to so little purpose? Didst thou raise us and him, settle the crown upon David's head by a solemn covenant, and vouchsafe so many and great promises and privileges, and all this but for a few years, that our crown and glory should be taken from us, within a little time after it was put upon our heads?

MHC:

89:38-52 Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with his promises, yet we are sure that God's works fulfil his word. When the great Anointed One, Christ himself, was upon the cross, God seemed to have cast him off, yet did not make void his covenant, for that was established for ever. The honour of the house of David was lost. Thrones and crowns are often laid in the dust; but there is a crown of glory reserved for Christ's spiritual seed, which fadeth not away. From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble families, with families in which religion has appeared. They plead with God for mercy. God's unchangeableness and faithfulness assure us that He will not cast off those whom he has chosen and covenanted with. They were reproached for serving him. The scoffers of the latter days, in like manner, reproach the footsteps of the Messiah when they ask, Where is the promise of his coming? 2Pe 3:3,4. The records of the Lord's dealings with the family of David, show us his dealings with his church, and with believers. Their afflictions and distresses may be grievous, but he will not finally cast them off. Self-deceivers abuse this doctrine, and others by a careless walk bring themselves into darkness and distress; yet let the true believer rely on it for encouragement in the path of duty, and in bearing the cross. The psalm ends with praise, even after this sad complaint. Those who give God thanks for what he has done, may give him thanks for what he will do. God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises.

CONC:

Created Fleeting Futility Hast Life-time Measure O Oh Purpose Regards Remember Short Sons Span Vain Vanity Wherefore

Children Created Fleeting Futility Life Measure Purpose Regards Remember Short Span Time Vain Vanity Wherefore

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