Psalms 89:21
with whom my hand shall be established.My arm will also strengthen him.
New Heart English Bible
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 you shall tell my servant David this, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, "I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, that you should 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 shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly 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 →