Psalms 89:17
Psalms 89:17 in Multiple Translations
For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.
They rely on you, their glory and strength; by your grace you lift us up.
For thou art the glory of their strength, and by thy fauour our hornes shall be exalted.
For the beauty of their strength [art] Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,
For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
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.
You give us your glorious strength; because you act in our favor, we defeat [MET] our enemies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:17
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Psalms 89:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ֭/שִׁמְ/ךָ
יְגִיל֣וּ/ן
כָּל
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
וּ/בְ/צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֥
יָרֽוּמוּ
בְּ֭/שִׁמְ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יְגִיל֣וּ/ן
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
וּ/בְ/צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֥
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
יָרֽוּמוּ
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:17
בְּ֭/שִׁמְ/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְגִיל֣וּ/ן
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וּ/בְ/צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֥
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
יָרֽוּמוּ
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 89:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:17
- Sermons on Psalms 89:17
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.
16They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.
17For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
18Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel. 19You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 75:10 | “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.” |
| 2 | Psalms 92:10 | But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. |
| 3 | Psalms 148:14 | He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 | But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. |
| 5 | Psalms 112:9 | He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 1:30–31 | It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” |
| 7 | Psalms 132:17 | There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:24 | My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:10 | Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 2:1 | At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. |
Psalms 89:17 Summary
[This verse means that God is the one who gives us the strength and power we need to live our lives, and that His favor and presence are what make us strong. It's like what it says in Psalms 119:114, that God is our hiding place and our shield, and we can trust in Him to protect and empower us. When we remember that God is the glory of our strength, we can face any challenge that comes our way, knowing that He is with us and giving us the power to overcome.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is the glory of their strength?
This phrase means that God is the source and reason for the strength and power of His people, as seen in Psalms 28:7, where it says that God is the strength of His people.
How does God's favor exalt our horn?
The 'horn' is a biblical symbol of power and strength, and God's favor exalting it means that He gives His people the strength and ability to overcome and succeed, as promised in Deuteronomy 8:18, where God gives the ability to produce wealth.
Is this verse only talking about physical strength or power?
No, this verse is talking about spiritual strength and power as well, as seen in Ephesians 6:10, where it says to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that our strength and power come from God, and by trusting in His favor and presence in our lives, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, where it says to not fear because God is with us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's strength and power at work in my life?
- How can I trust more in God's favor and presence to give me the strength I need?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to rely more on God's power and less on my own abilities?
- How can I use the strength and power that God gives me to serve and glorify Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:17
For thou art the glory of their strength,.... By which they walk, and do all they do, exercise every grace, and discharge their duty; they have their strength from Christ, as well as their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:17
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
All that strength in which they do or may glory is not their own, but is a mere vouchsafement of thy grace, and to thee alone belongs the glory of all their valiant achievements. Our horn shall be exalted, i.e. our power and honour, which now lies in the dust, shall be raised and recovered.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
Psalms 89:17 For thou [art] the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.Ver. 17. For thou art the glory of their strength] And hence it is that they are filled top full with comfort, and do over abound exceedingly with joy in all their tribulation, 2 Corinthians 7:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
(17) Glory.—Better, ornament. The crown of a nation’s strength is not the triumphs it wins, nor the prosperity it secures, but the spirit in which these are used. Humility, and not pride, acknowledgment of God, and not conceit in her wealth or power, was the ornament of Israel’s strength, and made her greatness in her best days. Our horn shall be exalted.—See Note, Psalms 132:17. Modern Eastern proverbs, such as “What a fine horn he has!” spoken of a great man, still preserve the figure.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:17
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 favour 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 favour they shall grow more wise, more holy, more powerful, and, consequently, more happy.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:17
17. Jehovah alone is the strength of which they boast. Cp. Psalms 44:6 ff. in thy favour] Cp. Psalms 44:3; Psalms 30:7. our horn shall be exalted] So the Qrç, with the LXX and Syr. The Kthîbh, with which agree Targ. and Jer., has wilt thou exalt our horn. Cp. Psalms 75:5; Psalms 75:10. By the change of person, the poet claims his share in this glorious inheritance. “They gives place to we unconsciously, as his heart swells with the joy that he paints.” (Maclaren.)
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:17
For 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.
Sermons on Psalms 89:17
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Psalm 75 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of giving thanks to God for His wondrous works, emphasizing that our souls are robbed of delight when we do not engage in this joyful exercise. |
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Prayer and Fasting by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a mission trip to a remote camp. Initially, they had planned to finish their work and return home, but they discovered one |
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Jack Hyles Fresh Oil Part 1 by Jack Hyles | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being anointed with fresh oil, drawing parallels to King David's anointing as a symbol of God's empowerment and calling. It shares a person |
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Building on Basics by Colin Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a situation where his son had to appeal to his superiors due to problems with an essay. The speaker questions whether anyone in the school is |
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Fresh Oil - Part 5 by Jack Hyles | This sermon emphasizes the need for a fresh anointing of God's power in our lives, highlighting personal experiences of feeling unqualified but empowered by God's Spirit. It calls |
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I'm Asking God by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God revealing sin in our lives so that we can repent and be set free. He shares a personal experience of realizing he had |
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The Unicorn by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook discusses the mysterious animal mentioned in the Bible that starts with the letter U, known as the unicorn. The true identity of this creature remains uncertain, wi |