Psalms 89:42
"All who pass by the way rob him. He has become a reproach to his neighbors."
Key Reflection
In Psalms 89:42, the psalmist paints a picture of Israel's suffering and humiliation at the hands of others. The verse suggests that even those who pass by are robbing and taking advantage of God's people, leaving them vulnerable and disgraced among their neighbors. This imagery underscores the severity of Israel's plight, highlighting how the nation has fallen from its former glory and is now a subject of scorn and exploitation in the eyes of other nations.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes