Psalms 89:47 Meaning and Explanation
“Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist reminds God of human mortality and questions why God allows human life to be wasted.
The Context of Psalms 89:47
An appeal to God's sense of justice: human life is too brief to waste on purposeless suffering.
What Does Psalms 89:47 Mean?
Human time is short—a biblical theme acknowledging that life is fleeting, a mere breath. The psalmist asks God to remember this brevity, to consider that with limited time, suffering and abandonment become even more intolerable.
Making men in vain would render creation itself meaningless. If God allows human beings and their works to be emptied of purpose and hope, then creation itself is pointless. The question is not just personal but cosmic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 89:47
What does Psalms 89:47 mean?
The psalmist reminds God of human mortality and questions why God allows human life to be wasted.
What is the context of Psalms 89:47?
An appeal to God's sense of justice: human life is too brief to waste on purposeless suffering.