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The Weight of Reproach
Commentators explain that to "bear in my bosom" describes a deep, personal, and painful burden. The mockery of unbelievers isn't a distant noise but feels like a heavy weight carried directly on the heart. As John Calvin notes, it's as if insults are thrown directly at the believer, who is forced to carry the shame of God's promises seeming to fail.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:50
18th Century
Theologian
Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants - Remember this, so as to cause it to pass away; be not forgetful or unmindful of thi…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 89:50
19th Century
Bishop
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The phrase, bear in my bosom, is explained by Psalm 79:12.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:49–52
19th Century
Preacher
The Psalm ends on its keynote of praise to Jehovah. There had been much to sadden the writer, as there is much to sadden us in these days; but we c…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 89:50
16th Century
Theologian
O Lord! remember the reproach of thy servants. They again allege that they are held in derision by the ungodly—a consideration which had n…
John Gill
On Psalms 89:50
17th Century
Pastor
Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants
The apostles of Christ, his servants, and the servants of the living G…
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…