Psalm 89:49

49 Where are thine ancient mercies, O Lord, which thou swarest to David in thy truth?

Psalm 89:49 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 89:49

Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses
The spiritual blessings said to be in Christ; the grace said to be given to us in him; the sure mercies of David, such as redemption, justification, remission of sins, and eternal life; so called because they flow from the free favour and love of God, and, being many, are expressed in the plural number; and which were former or ancient ones, even promised and secured in Christ before the world began; springing from the love of God, which, both to Christ and his people, was from everlasting, and provided for in a covenant, which was as early:

which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
which were promised to Christ, the antitype of David, and that with an oath, by the truth or faithfulness of God, for the certainty thereof: but now where are all these? or how will they take place, if Christ rise not from the dead? where will be the redemption of his people, the justification of their persons, the remission of their sins, and their everlasting salvation? and what will become then of the covenant, oath, and faithfulness of God?

Psalm 89:49 In-Context

47 Remember what my being is: for hast thou created all the sons of men in vain?

48 What man is there who shall live, and not see death? shall any one deliver his soul from the hand of Hades? Pause.

49 Where are thine ancient mercies, O Lord, which thou swarest to David in thy truth?

50 Remember, O Lord, the reproach of thy servants, which I have borne in my bosom, even the reproach of many nations;

51 wherewith thine enemies have reviled, O Lord: wherewith they have reviled the recompense of thine anointed.