New Living Translation
Psalms 89:17
17You are their glorious strength. It pleases you to make us strong.
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
15Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord. 16They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation. They exult in your righteousness. You are their glorious strength. It pleases you to make us strong. 18Yes, our protection comes from the Lord, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king. 19Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people. You said, “I have raised up a warrior. I have selected him from the common people to be king.
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:17 word by word
כִּֽי־תִפְאֶ֣רֶת עֻזָּ֣מוֹ אָ֑תָּה וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗ תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 89:17
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
- Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
- Psalms 89:24My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him, and by my authority he will grow in power.
- Psalms 75:10For God says, “I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly.”
- Psalms 92:10But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil.
- Psalms 112:9They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
- Psalms 132:17Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people.
- Psalms 148:14He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!
- 1 Samuel 2:1Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued 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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