Psalms · Chapter 89 King James Version

Psalms 89:48

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The Scripture

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

The psalmist mourns the loss of his son Absalom and the bloodshed that follows, pleading for divine protection and justice. He reminds God of the covenant promises and the need for loyalty, asking that the wicked be punished. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty over judgment and the consequences of rebellion.

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