New International Version The enemy will not get the better of him; the wicked will not oppress him. New Living Translation His enemies will not defeat him, nor will the wicked overpower him. English Standard Version The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him. Berean Standard Bible No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. Berean Literal Bible The enemy will not exact tribute from him, and a son of wickedness shall not afflict him. King James Bible The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. New King James Version The enemy shall not outwit him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. New American Standard Bible “The enemy will not deceive him, Nor will the son of wickedness afflict him. NASB 1995 “The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. NASB 1977 “The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. Legacy Standard Bible The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of unrighteousness afflict him. Amplified Bible “The enemy will not outwit him, Nor will the wicked man afflict or humiliate him. Berean Annotated Bible No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. Christian Standard Bible The enemy will not oppress him; the wicked will not afflict him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The enemy will not afflict him; no wicked man will oppress him. American Standard Version The enemy shall not exact from him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. Contemporary English Version "No enemy will outsmart David, and he won't be defeated by any hateful people. English Revised Version The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. GOD'S WORD® Translation No enemy will take him by surprise. No wicked person will mistreat him. Good News Translation His enemies will never succeed against him; the wicked will not defeat him. International Standard Version No enemy will deceive him; no wicked person will afflict him. NET Bible No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him. New Heart English Bible No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him. Webster's Bible Translation The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNo enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. World English Bible No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn enemy does not exact on him, "" And a son of perverseness does not afflict him. Berean Literal Bible The enemy will not exact tribute from him, and a son of wickedness shall not afflict him. Young's Literal Translation An enemy exacteth not upon him, And a son of perverseness afflicteth him not. Smith's Literal Translation The enemy shall not impose upon him, and the son of iniquity shall not afflict him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe enemy shall have no advantage over him: nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible No enemy shall outwit him, nor shall the wicked defeat him. New Revised Standard Version The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe enemy shall not prevail upon him, nor the sons of the wicked afflict him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His enemy has availed nothing and the son of evil does not humble him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The enemy shall not exact from him; Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. Brenton Septuagint Translation The enemy shall have no advantage against him; and the son of transgression shall not hurt him again. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…21My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. 22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. 23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.… Cross References No enemy will exact tribute; 2 Kings 18:7 And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. no wicked man will oppress him. 2 Samuel 7:10 And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. Jeremiah 30:8 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will break the yoke off their necks and tear off their bonds, and no longer will strangers enslave them. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 1 Chronicles 17:9 And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 John 5:18 We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Treasury of Scripture The enemy shall not exact on him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. enemy 1 Chronicles 17:9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning, Matthew 4:1-10 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil… son John 17:12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: Jump to Previous Afflict Afflicteth Deceit Deceive Enemy Evil Exact Exacteth Humble Oppress Outwit Overcome Perverseness Subject Tax Tribute Troubled Wicked WickednessJump to Next Afflict Afflicteth Deceit Deceive Enemy Evil Exact Exacteth Humble Oppress Outwit Overcome Perverseness Subject Tax Tribute Troubled Wicked WickednessPsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. For his wonderful power 15. For the care of his church 19. For his favor to the kingdom of David 38. Then complaining of contrary events 46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God. No enemy will exact tribute; God promised David security from foreign powers that would reduce Israel to servitude and drain its resources. The Davidic kingdom would not be abandoned to the domination that often marked Israel’s history under hostile nations. 2Ki 18:7 And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered.… no wicked man will oppress him. God would also restrain those who sought to undermine His anointed king through violence, corruption, or injustice. The promise finds its fullest fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, whose kingdom will not be overcome by any enemy or evil ruler. 2Sa 7:10 And I will provide a place for My people Israel… Persons / Places / Events 1. Ethan the EzrahiteThe author of Psalm 89, who is traditionally considered a wise man during the time of Solomon. This psalm is a contemplation of God's promises to David and his descendants. 2. David The psalm primarily reflects on God's covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty and protection from his enemies. 3. Enemies and Wicked Men These represent the forces of opposition and evil that threaten God's anointed king and, by extension, God's people. 4. God's Covenant The central theme of the psalm, highlighting God's promises of protection and faithfulness to David and his lineage. 5. Israel The nation over which David ruled, representing God's chosen people who benefit from the covenant promises. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessTrust in God's promises, as He is faithful to protect and uphold His covenant with His people. Divine Protection Recognize that God shields His anointed from oppression and exacting enemies, offering us security in His sovereignty. Spiritual Warfare Understand that while we face spiritual battles, God ensures that no spiritual enemy can ultimately prevail against us. Covenant Relationship Embrace the covenant relationship with God, knowing that His promises are enduring and reliable. Victory in Christ Live in the victory that Christ has secured, as He fulfills the ultimate promise of protection and deliverance from evil. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 89:22?2. How does Psalm 89:22 assure us of God's protection against adversaries today? 3. What does "enemy will not deceive him" teach about discernment in our lives? 4. How can we apply Psalm 89:22 to resist spiritual attacks in daily life? 5. Which New Testament passages reinforce God's promise of protection in Psalm 89:22? 6. How does Psalm 89:22 encourage trust in God's sovereignty over our challenges? 7. How does Psalm 89:22 reflect God's protection over His anointed ones? 8. What historical context surrounds the writing of Psalm 89:22? 9. How does Psalm 89:22 relate to the theme of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89? (22) Exact.--This meaning is possible, and is supported by the LXX. and Vulgate, "shall not get profit." There may be an allusion to Deuteronomy 15:6, but perhaps it is better to take the verb in the same sense as the Hebrew margin of Psalm 55:15, "shall not surprise him;" Symmachus has, "lead him astray."Verse 22. - The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him (see 2 Samuel 7:10, which has supplied the very words of the second clause). Psalm 89:22 assures that God’s covenant king will never be subjected to extortion or oppression. Literally fulfilled in the stability granted to David’s throne and perfectly fulfilled in Christ’s eternal rule, the verse reminds us that our victorious Lord cancels every hostile claim and shields His people from ultimate harm. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Noלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no enemy אוֹיֵ֣ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary will exact tribute; יַשִּׁ֣א (yaš·ši) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5378: To lend on interest, to dun for, debt no לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wicked עַ֝וְלָ֗ה (‘aw·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness man וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son will oppress him. יְעַנֶּֽנּוּ׃ (yə·‘an·nen·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted Additonal Resources Psalm 89:22 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 89:22 Bible Gateway Psalm 89:22 Bible.com Psalm 89:22 NIV |



