New English Translation
Psalms 89:17
17For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious.
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
15How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor. 16They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice. For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious. 18For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel. 19Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: “I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.
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כִּֽי־תִפְאֶ֣רֶת עֻזָּ֣מוֹ אָ֑תָּה וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗ תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 89:17
- Psalms 28:7The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
- 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
- Philippians 4:13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
- Psalms 89:24He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.
- Psalms 75:10God says, “I will bring down all the power of the wicked; the godly will be victorious.”
- Psalms 92:10You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.
- Psalms 112:9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
- Psalms 132:17There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.
- Psalms 148:14He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise – the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the Lord!
- 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is exalted high because of the Lord. I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy that you delivered 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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