Psalms 89:47

Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 89:47

BSB
Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men!
AKJV
Remember how short my time is: why have you made all men in vain?
CPDV
Remember what my substance is. For could you really have appointed all the sons of men in vain?
ERV
O remember how short my time is: for what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!
NHEB
Remember how short my time is. Have you created the descendants of Adam for no reason?
SMT
Remember me what is life: wherefore in vain didst thou create all the sons of man?

Commentary for Psalms 89:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 89:47
Summary
Psalmist laments human brevity and divine purpose
Event
Lament over human brevity
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament