Psalms 89:21
I have placed my hand on him to steady him; and I have made him strong by my powerful arm.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
In Context
20I have selected David my servant, and I have anointed him with the oil of my holiness.
22His enemies will not deceive him; the wicked will not bring him down.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:8So then, tell my servant David this is what the Lord Almighty says. I was the one who took you from the fields, from looking after sheep, to become a leader of my people Israel.
Psalms 18:32God makes me strong and keeps me safe.
Psalms 89:13Your arm is powerful. Your hand is strong. Your right hand is held up high in command.
Isaiah 42:1Look! Here is my servant, the one I support; my chosen one who pleases me. I have placed my Spirit on him, and he will show the nations what is right.
Ezekiel 30:24I will make the arms of the king of Babylon strong, and put my sword in his hand, but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he will moan in pain like someone who's about to die.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 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. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →