37. Like the moon it will be steadfast forever, and like an enduring witness in the sky.’ ” Selah
38. But you have spurned and rejected; you are very angry with your anointed one.
39. You have repudiated the covenant with your servant; you have defiled his crown in the dirt.
40. You have broken down all his walls; you have made his fortifications a ruin.
41. All passing along the road plunder him; he has become a taunt to his neighbors.
42. You have raised the right hand of his adversaries. You have made all his enemies rejoice.
43. You have also turned back the edge of his sword and have not helped him stand his ground in the battle.
44. You have made his splendor to cease, and cast his throne to the ground.
45. You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah
46. How long, O Yahweh? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your wrath burn like fire forever?
47. Remember what my lifespan is. Remember for what vanity you have created all the children of humankind.
48. What man can live on and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the power of Sheol? Selah
49. Where are your former acts of loyal love, O Lord, that you swore to David by your faithfulness?