Psalms 89:21

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Psalms 89:21 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

King James Version KJV

With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

American Standard Version ASV

With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

Bible in Basic English BBE

My hand will be his support; my arm will give him strength.

Free Bible Version FBV

I have placed my hand on him to steady him; and I have made him strong by my powerful arm.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore mine hande shall be established with him, and mine arme shall strengthen him.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

With whom My hand is established, My arm also doth strengthen him.

World English Bible WEB

with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen him.

Translation for Translators T4T

I [MTY] will always strengthen him; with my power [MTY] I will make him strong.

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Psalms 89:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מָ֭צָאתִי דָּוִ֣ד עַבְדִּ֑/י בְּ/שֶׁ֖מֶן קָדְשִׁ֣/י מְשַׁחְתִּֽי/ו

מָ֭צָאתִי mâtsâʼ H4672 to find V-Qal-Perf-1cs

דָּוִ֣ד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

עַבְדִּ֑/י ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-ms | Suff

בְּ/שֶׁ֖מֶן shemen H8081 oil Prep | N-ms

קָדְשִׁ֣/י qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms | Suff

מְשַׁחְתִּֽי/ו mâshach H4886 to anoint V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:21

מָ֭צָאתִי mâtsâʼ H4672 "to find" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)

Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.

דָּוִ֣ד Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

עַבְדִּ֑/י ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

בְּ/שֶׁ֖מֶן shemen H8081 "oil" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.

Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)

Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.

קָדְשִׁ֣/י qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms | Suff

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

מְשַׁחְתִּֽי/ו mâshach H4886 "to anoint" V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff

To anoint means to rub oil on someone or something, often to set them apart for a special purpose, like when Samuel anointed David as king in 1 Samuel 16:13. It's a way of showing respect and consecrating someone or something.

Definition: 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed

Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: anoint, paint. See also: Genesis 31:13; 1 Samuel 16:3; Psalms 45:8.

Study Notes — Psalms 89:21

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 89:21 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:21
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:21
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:21
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:21
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:21
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:21
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:21
Sermons on Psalms 89:21

Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever

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. 20I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.

21My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. 23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 42:1	“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
2	Psalms 18:32–39	It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
3	Psalms 89:13	Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.
4	Isaiah 41:10	Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
5	Ezekiel 30:24–25	I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt.
6	Psalms 80:15–17	the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself. Your vine has been cut down and burned; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.
7	Zechariah 10:12	I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
8	2 Samuel 7:8–16	Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land. And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
9	Isaiah 49:8	This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances,

Psalms 89:21 Summary

This verse, Psalms 89:21, means that God promises to support and strengthen those who are His, like He did with David. It's like having a strong arm to hold onto when we're feeling weak or unsure. Just like God was with David, He is with us, and we can trust in His power to help us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says, 'For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' We can be confident that God will help us through tough times because He loves us and wants the best for us, as stated in Romans 8:28, 'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God's hand to sustain someone?

According to Psalms 89:21, God's hand sustaining someone means He will provide the necessary support and strength to accomplish His will, as seen in Isaiah 41:10 where God says, 'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

How does God's arm strengthen us?

God's arm strengthening us is a metaphor for His power and might being available to us, as expressed in Psalms 28:7, where David says, 'The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.'

Is this promise only for the person in the verse or can anyone claim it?

While the specific promise in Psalms 89:21 is made to David, the principle of God's support and strengthening is available to all believers, as seen in Philippians 4:13, where Paul says, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'

How can we experience God's sustaining hand in our lives?

To experience God's sustaining hand, we must trust in Him and His promises, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.'

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need God's sustaining hand, and how can I trust Him to provide?
How does the knowledge of God's arm strengthening me change my approach to challenges and difficulties?
In what ways can I, like David, be a servant of God and experience His anointing and support?
What does it mean for me to 'trust in the Lord with all my heart' in order to experience His sustaining hand, and how can I practice this trust in my daily life?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:21

With whom my hand shall be established,.... A promise of God's gracious presence with Christ, as man and Mediator, which is his work; of a communication of grace and strength from him, to carry him

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:21

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:21

With whom my hand shall be established, i.e. constantly abide to protect and assist him.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:21

Psalms 89:21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.Ver. 21. With whom my hand shall be established] I will conduct and carry him through all conditions with comfort. See Ezra 8:22, Mine arm also shall strengthen him] i.e. Omnipotentia mea et opitulatio , the arm hath more strength than the hand.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:21

21. With whom &c.] My helping hand shall continually be with him: a stronger equivalent for “the Lord was with him,” 1 Samuel 18:12; 1 Samuel 18:14; 2 Samuel 5:10.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:21

With whom my hand shall be established - Septuagint: “My hand shall aid him.” Luther; “My hand shall hold him.” DeWette; “With him my hand shall be continually.” Professor Alexander; “Shall ever be

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:21

21. Established… strengthen him—God, having anointed him for the office, now pledges continued and adequate help. Thus far he speaks in general terms; the particulars follow.

Sermons on Psalms 89:21

	Sermon	Description
	He Will Not Break a Bruised Reed by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man who is going through a difficult time and is feeling hopeless. Despite his despair, God patiently waits for 40 days and 40
	The Servant Leader by J. Oswald Sanders	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love and optimism in leadership. He uses Jesus as an example of a good leader who faced discouragements but remained optim
	Creatures Out of the Fire by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate model of humanity. He describes how sin can distort and mar the true beauty of hum
	Humanity of Jesus - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose of sending out missionaries. He emphasizes that missionaries are sent to proclaim the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
	Service and Servanthood of the Lord - Part 1 of 8 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of the servant of the Lord as described in the prophecies of Isaiah. The sermon explores the nature, method, and means of true se
	The Church - God's Anointed Servant by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for believers to move beyond simply observing and rejoicing about the presence of God, and instead fully immerse themselves in His p
	Service and Servanthood of the Lord - Part 2 of 8 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual education and learning in the Christian life. He highlights that God is more concerned about our spiritual growth