Psalms 89:17
(89-18) For Thou art the glory of their strength; and in Thy favour our horn is exalted.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
In Context
16(89-17) In Thy name do they rejoice all the day; and through Thy righteousness are they exalted.
18(89-19) For of the LORD is our shield; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said: my heart exulteth in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in Thy salvation.
Nehemiah 8:10Then he said unto them: 'Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord; neither be ye grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'
Psalms 75:10(75-11) All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
Psalms 92:10(92-11) But my horn hast Thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox; I am anointed with rich oil.
Psalms 132:17There will I make a horn to shoot up unto David, there have I ordered a lamp for Mine anointed.
Isaiah 45:24Only in the LORD, shall one say of Me, is victory and strength; even to Him shall men come in confusion, all they that were incensed against Him.
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 →