Psalms 89:27
What does Psalms 89:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 89:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I will make him the first of my sons, most high over the kings of the earth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And as to me, I will make him firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
- 2 Chronicles 9:23
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
- Colossians 1:15
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;
- Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
- Isaiah 49:7
Thus saith Jehovah, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise; princes, and they shall worship; because of Jehovah that is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.
- Psalms 2:10
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
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