Psalms 89:17

What does Psalms 89:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 89:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For the beauty of their strength <FI>art<Fi> Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

Context

v.16In thy name do they rejoice all the day; And in thy righteousness are they exalted.

v.17This passage

v.18For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

  • Psalms 92:10

    But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.

  • 1 Samuel 2:10

    They that strive with Jehovah shall be broken to pieces; Against them will he thunder in heaven: Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth; And he will give strength unto his king, And exalt the horn of his anointed.

  • Psalms 75:10

    All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; But the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.

  • 1 Samuel 2:1

    And Hannah prayed, and said: My heart exulteth in Jehovah; My horn is exalted in Jehovah; My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; Because I rejoice in thy salvation.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And 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.

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