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A Prophecy of Christ's Suffering
Several commentators see this verse as a prophecy of Jesus Christ. His life was cut short in its prime ('days of his youth...shortened'), and He was 'covered with shame' on the cross. This shows how even the deep sorrows of the Psalms can point to the suffering of the Messiah, who endured shame for our salvation before being crowned with glory.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:45
18th Century
Theologian
The days of his youth you have shortened - This does not mean that he had shortened his life, but that he had abbreviated the perio…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:38–45
19th Century
Preacher
Spiritually, this sad description reveals the sorrowful state of the professing church of Christ in the times in which we live.
John Calvin
On Psalms 89:45
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast shortened the days of his youth. Some would explain this sentence as meaning that God had weakened the king, so that he faded or…
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John Gill
On Psalms 89:45
17th Century
Pastor
The days of his youth you have shortened. His days of joy and pleasure; such as days of youth are, in opposition to the d…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 89:38–52
17th Century
Minister
Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with His promises, yet we are sure that God's works fulfill His word. When the great Anoint…