Psalms 132:18
I will clothe his enemies with shame, but upon himself his crown shall flourish.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
In Context
17There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.
Cross References
Psalms 21:8Thy hand will find out all thine enemies. Thy right hand will find out those who hate thee.
Psalms 72:8He shall also have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Psalms 109:29Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor, and let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Daniel 12:2And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Luke 1:32This man will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 132:12-18
God's Choice of Zion; God's Promises to Zion. 11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. 13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her… Read the whole commentary →