Psalms 89:17

Psalms 89:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
• New International Version (NIV)For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For You are the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted.

Context of Psalms 89:17

15Blessed is the people that know the shout of joy: they walk, O Jehovah, in the light of thy countenance. 16In thy name are they joyful all the day, and in thy righteousness are they exalted. For thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 18For Jehovah is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel, our king. 19Then thou spakest in vision of thy Holy One, and saidst, I have laid help upon a mighty one; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Psalms 89:17 word by word

כִּֽי־תִפְאֶ֣רֶת עֻזָּ֣מוֹ אָ֑תָּה וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗ תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear

• exaltedרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311

Cross-references for Psalms 89:17

• Psalms 28:7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; my heart confided in him, and I was helped: therefore my heart exulteth, and with my song will I praise him.
• 1 Corinthians 1:30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
• Philippians 4:13I have strength for all things in him that gives me power.
• Psalms 89:24And my faithfulness and my loving-kindness shall be with him, and by my name shall his horn be exalted.
• Psalms 75:10And all the horns of the wicked will I cut off; [but] the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
• Psalms 92:10But my horn shalt thou exalt like a buffalo's: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
• Psalms 112:9He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.
• Psalms 132:17There will I cause the horn of David to bud forth; I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
• Psalms 148:14And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, [even] of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Hallelujah!
• 1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart exulteth in Jehovah, my horn is lifted up in Jehovah; my mouth is opened wide over mine enemies; for I rejoice in thy salvation.

Commentaries on Psalms 89:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17For thou art the glory of their strength - They are strong in faith, and give glory to thee, because they know that their strength cometh from the Lord of hosts. And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted - Instead of תרום tarum, "shall be exalted," תרים tarim, "thou shalt exalt," is the reading of several MSS.: but תרום tarum, "shall be exalted," is supported by forty-four of Kennicott's MSS., and sixty of De Rossi's, as well as by several ancient…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17For thou art the glory of their strength - The ornament; the beauty; the honor; that is, Their strength derives its beauty and honor, not from anything in themselves, but from the fact that it is derived from thee. The strength thus imparted is an honor or ornament in itself; it is an honor and glory to them that it is imparted to them. And in thy favor - Or, by thy favor, or good pleasure. Our horn shall be exalted - The horn is a symbol of power…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-18Verses 15-18 Happy are those who so know the joyful sound of the gospel as to obey it; who experience its power upon their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives. Though believers are nothing in themselves, yet having all in Christ Jesus, they may rejoice in his name. May the Lord enable us to do so. The joy of the Lord is the strength of his people; whereas unbelief dispirits ourselves and discourages others. Though it steals upon us…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-18The Lord protects his people with the same power by which he established the created order.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1716-17. in--or, "by" thy righteousness--Thy faithful just rule. glory--or, "beauty." of their strength--They shall be adorned as well as protected. our horn--exalt our power (Psa 75:10; Lu 1:69).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 89:17

• Blessing
• Church
• God
• Nation

In the dictionaries

• Alter
• Ethan
• Exact
• Forsake
• Horn
• Job, Book of
• Stand
• Visit
• Ezrahite
• Faithful; Faithfulness

Commentaries on Psalms 89

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings