Psalms 89 · Verse 17

Psalms 89:17

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
Psalms 89:17, King James Version

Psalms 89:17 in other translations

BSBFor You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
WEBFor you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.
ASVFor thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
YLTFor the beauty of their strength art Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,
DARBYFor thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
BBEFor you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.
WebsterFor thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

What does Psalms 89:17 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:16-17

16-17. 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).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 17 For 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 editions, with the Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate, and Arabic Versions. In the enjoyment of the Divine favor they shall grow more wise, more holy, more powerful, and, consequently, more happy.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 89:15-18

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…

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Psalms 89:17 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
תִפְאֶ֣רֶתtif.'E.ret[are] [the] splendor ofH8597
עֻזָּ֣מוֹ'u.Za.movstrength theirH5797
אָ֑תָּה'A.tahyouH859
וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗u.vir.tzo.ne.khaand in favor yourH7522
תָּר֥וּםta.Rumit is exaltedH7311
קַרְנֵֽנוּ\׃kar.Ne.nuhorn ourH7161

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 89:17

  • Psalms 75:10

    All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.

  • Psalms 92:10

    But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

  • Psalms 148:14

    He also exalteth 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 2:10

    The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

    But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

  • 1 Samuel 2:1

    And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

  • Psalms 28:7

    The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

  • Psalms 132:17

    There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

  • Psalms 89:24

    But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
For thou.
28:7; 1Co 1:30,31; 2Co 12:9,10; Php 4:13
our horn.
24; 75:10; 92:10; 112:9; 132:17; 148:14; 1Sa 2:1,10

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Context

  • Psalms 89:16

    In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

  • Psalms 89:17

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

  • Psalms 89:18

    For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

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Psalms 89:17 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Porque tú eres la gloria de su fortaleza; y por tu buena voluntad ensalzarás nuestro cuerno.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Ils s’égaient en ton nom tout le jour, et sont haut élevés par ta justice.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn die Zierde ihrer Stärke bist du; und durch deine Gunst wird erhöht werden unser Horn.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et sit splendor Domini Dei nostri super nos, et opera manuum nostrarum dirige super nos, et opus manuum nostrarum dirige.