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 joyful sound: they walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. 16In thy name do they rejoice 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 our shield belongeth unto the LORD; and our king to the Holy One of Israel. 19Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; 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 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will praise him.
• 1 Corinthians 1:30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
• Philippians 4:13I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
• Psalms 89:24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
• Psalms 75:10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
• Psalms 92:10But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.
• Psalms 112:9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.
• Psalms 132:17There will I make the horn of David to bud: 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. Praise ye the LORD.
• 1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said: My heart exulteth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because 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