Psalms 89:22
“No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.”
What does Psalms 89:22 mean?
God is making a promise here about protection and safety. The image of an enemy "taxing" someone means draining their strength or wearing them down through constant pressure, while oppression speaks to cruel, deliberate harm. This assurance comes in a psalm celebrating God's covenant with David, so the promise was meant to strengthen the king's confidence that God would stand against anyone who tried to weaken or harm him. For anyone facing relentless difficulty or feeling worn down by circumstances, this verse points to a God who notices when we're being crushed and promises to be our defender. It's a reminder that our struggles aren't invisible to him, and his protection isn't passive—it's active and real.