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 · 2000For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For the beauty of their strength <FI>art<Fi> Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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 · 1890For thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
Context
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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