Psalms 89:22

"with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 89:22, God promises to be a constant and unwavering support for His chosen one, both through His hand, symbolizing close guidance and protection, and His arm, representing power and strength. This verse underscores God’s commitment to perpetually aid and defend His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The enemy shall not exact upon him -The literal meaning here is derived from the force sometimes used in extorting or demanding a debt, where no indulgence is shown, but where it is exacted to the last mite, whether the man is able to pay it or not. CompareMatthew 18:25,Matthew 18:28. Then it is used to denote oppression, or subjugation, which is the idea here. The enemy shall not be suffered to act the part of one who rigidly exacts the payment of a debt; that is, he shall not be allowed to oppress him. Nor the son of wickedness afflict him -This is copied almost literally from2 Samuel 7:10. The phrase “the son of wickedness” means simply the wicked.

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