44 Thou hast caused his dignity to decay, and cast his throne to the ground.

45 The days of his [a]youth hast thou shortened, and covered him with shame. Selah.

46 [b]Lord, how long wilt thou hide thyself, forever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89:45 He showeth that the kingdom fell before it came to perfection, or was ripe.
  2. Psalm 89:46 The Prophet in joining prayer with his complaint, showeth that his faith never failed.

44 You have put an end to his splendor
    and cast his throne to the ground.
45 You have cut short(A) the days of his youth;
    you have covered him with a mantle of shame.(B)

46 How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever?
    How long will your wrath burn like fire?(C)

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