Psalm 89:48 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Can a mortal go on living and never see death? Who can set himself free from the power of the grave? Selah(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

BBE:

What man now living will not see death? will he be able to keep back his soul from the underworld? (Selah.)

DBY:

What man liveth, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.

ERV:

What man is he that shall live and not see death, that shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

What man is he who shall live and not see death, who shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.

YLT:

Who is the man that liveth, and doth not see death? He delivereth his soul from the hand of Sheol. Selah.

Psalm 89:48 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 22:29 All the prosperous of the earth will eat and worship, All those who go down to the dust will bow before Him, Even he who cannot keep his soul alive.

Psalm 49:9 That he should live on eternally, That he should not undergo decay.

Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, For He will receive me. Selah. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

89:48 What man - All men at their best estate are mortal and miserable; kings and people must unavoidably die by the conditions of their natures; and therefore, Lord, do not increase our affliction.

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:

Able Death Deliver Delivereth Grave Power Save Selah Sheol Soul Underworld

Able Death Deliver Delivereth Grave Hand Live Power Save Selah Sheol Soul Underworld

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