Psalms 89:21
with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
In Context
20I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,
22No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:8Now therefore tell my servant David this: ‘The LORD of Armies says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel.
Psalms 18:32the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect?
Psalms 89:13You have a mighty arm. Your hand is strong, and your right hand is exalted.
Isaiah 42:1“Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights: I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.
Ezekiel 30:24I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand; but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, and he will groan before the king of Babylon with the groaning of a mortally wounded man.
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 →