Psalms 89:17
For thou are the glory of their strength, and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
In Context
16In thy name do they rejoice all the day, and in thy righteousness are they exalted.
18For our shield belongs to LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart exults in LORD. My horn is exalted in LORD. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies because I rejoice in thy salvation.
Nehemiah 8:10Then he said to them, Go your way, eat fat things, and drink sweet things, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our LORD; neither be ye grieved, for the joy of LORD is your strength.
Psalms 75:10All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, but the horns of a righteous man shall be lifted up.
Psalms 92:10But thou have exalted my horn like the wild ox's. I am anointed with fresh oil,
Psalms 132:17There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.
Isaiah 45:24Only in LORD, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength. Even to him men shall come, and all those who were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:16-19
The Blessedness of Israel Declared. 15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord , in the light of thy countenance. 16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. 17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 18 For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. The psalmist, having largely shown the blessedness of the God of Israel, here shows the blessedness of the Israel… Read the whole commentary →