Psalms 89:41

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 89:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “All that pass by the way rob him: He is become a reproach to his neighbors.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

All that pass by the way rob him: He is become a reproach to his neighbors.
Psalms 89:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 89

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41All that pass by the way rob him: He is become a reproach to his neighbors.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“All that pass by the way spoil him, etc.] His church, his members, which are himself, when made havoc of by their persecutors, and they took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, (<581034>Hebrews 10:34 <198012>Psalm 80:12), so the church of Christ may be spoiled, however, attempted to be spoiled, by false teachers, who are the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines; crafty seducers, who spoil Christians of their peace and comfort, through philosophy and vain deceit, (<220215>Song of Solomon 2:15 <510218>Colossians 2:18). Christ himself may be said to be spoiled, when he was stripped of his clothes by the Roman soldiers, who also parted his garments, casting lots on his vesture; when…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“All that pass by the way spoil him - The sentiment here is substantially the same as in Psalms 80:12. See the notes at that place. The idea is that of fields or vineyards, where all the fences, the walls, and the hedges are thrown down so that they become like an open common. He is a reproach to his neighbors - An object of ridicule, as if he were forsaken by God; as if east out and despised. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“All: Psa 44:10-14, Psa 80:13; Isa 10:6; Jer 50:17 he is: Psa 74:10, Psa 79:4; Deu 28:37; Neh 5:9; Jer 24:9, Jer 29:18, Jer 42:18, Jer 44:8, Jer 44:12; Lam 5:1; Eze 5:14, Eze 5:15; Dan 9:16 Psalms 89:42”
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