Psalm 89:51
“Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 89Meaning
The humiliation of the king is interpreted as reproach directed against the covenant figure himself and therefore brought before God.
Lament, remembrance, and doxology
The psalm asks God to remember human frailty, former covenant love, and the reproach borne by his servants, then closes with blessing.
Read carefully
The verse concerns the covenant king's reproach and cannot be used to immunize leaders from legitimate criticism.
Reflection
Bring reproach to God instead of escalating it into retaliation.