You have shortened the days of his youth.
You have covered him with shame. Selah.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 89:45 in context
Psalms 89:42–48
42
You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries.
You have made all of his enemies rejoice.
43
Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword,
and haven’t supported him in battle.
44
You have ended his splendor,
and thrown his throne down to the ground.
45
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You have shortened the days of his youth.
You have covered him with shame. Selah.
46
How long, LORD?
Will you hide yourself forever?
Will your wrath burn like fire?
47
Remember how short my time is,
for what vanity you have created all the children of men!
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