God’s Word Translation
Psalms 89:17
17because you are the glory of their strength. By your favor you give us victory.
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 are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. 16They find joy in your name all day long. They are joyful in your righteousness because you are the glory of their strength. By your favor you give us victory. 18Our shield belongs to the Lord. Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel. 19Once in a vision you said to your faithful ones: “I set a boy above warriors. I have raised up one chosen from the people.
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כִּֽי־תִפְאֶ֣רֶת עֻזָּ֣מוֹ אָ֑תָּה וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗ תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 89:17
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30You are partners with Christ Jesus because of God. Jesus has become our wisdom sent from God, our approval, our holiness, and our ransom from sin.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9But he told me: “My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I will brag even more about my weaknesses in order that Christ’s power will live in me.
- Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
- Psalms 89:24My faithfulness and mercy will be with him, and in my name he will be victorious.
- Psalms 75:10I will destroy all the weapons of wicked people, but the weapons of righteous people will be raised proudly.
- Psalms 92:10But you make me as strong as a wild bull, and soothing lotion is poured on me.
- Psalms 112:9He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
- Psalms 132:17There I will make a horn sprout up for David. I will prepare a lamp for my anointed one.
- Psalms 148:14He has given his people a strong leader, someone praiseworthy for his faithful ones, for the people of Israel, the people who are close to him. Hallelujah!
- 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed out loud, “My heart finds joy in the Lord. My head is lifted to the Lord. My mouth mocks my enemies. I rejoice because you saved ⌞me⌟.
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
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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
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