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Psalms 89:50–51

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Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
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From verse 50

  1. Psalms 74:18Rank 1 from verse 50
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    18Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.

  2. Psalms 74:22Rank 2 from verse 50
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    22Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.

  3. Psalms 69:9Rank 3 from verse 50
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    9For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

  4. Romans 15:3Rank 4 from verse 50
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    3For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

  5. Psalms 44:13–16Rank 5 from verse 50
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    13Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

    14Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

    15My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,

    16For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.

From verse 51

  1. 1 Peter 4:14–16Rank 1 from verse 51
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    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  2. Psalms 74:10Rank 2 from verse 51
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    10O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  3. 1 Corinthians 4:12–13Rank 3 from verse 51
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    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

    13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

  4. 1 Peter 2:20–21Rank 4 from verse 51
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    20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  5. 1 Peter 3:16Rank 5 from verse 51
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    16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

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Psalms 89:50

COMBINED MEANING

remember

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1. To retain in mind or call back to mind; to recall. 2. To keep in mind with heed, observance, commemoration, or corresponding action. 3. To take account of a person, promise, deed, sin, or need and act with regard to it.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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reproach

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Sense 1: Shame, disgrace, dishonour, contempt, blame, reviling, or taunt. Sense 2: As a verb, to shame, insult, blame, or speak contemptuously against.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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Psalms 89:51

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anointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of anoint, meaning to apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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89:49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

89:50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

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89:51Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

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89:52Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

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