Psalm 89:17
ESV
For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.
NIV
For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
NASB
For You are the glory of their strength, And by Your favor our horn is exalted.
CSB
For you are their magnificent strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.
NLT
You are their glorious strength. It pleases you to make us strong.
KJV
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
NKJV
For You are the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted.
What does Psalm 89:17 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 89:1–18 praises the Lord for unfailing love and faithfulness. He is also praised for making a covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:11–16). This is a sign of God's power and graciousness. Also impressive are the Lord's acts of sovereign power. Those who side with the Lord God are blessed for siding with Him.
This psalm is not directly connected to other events in Scripture; it might be associated with the Babylonian captivity (2 Kings 24:10–16) or the Egyptian raid against Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:25–28). The psalmist begins by praising God for His loyal love. It applauds His covenant with David. However, this turns to grief over apparent defeats and humiliations. The psalm ends with a plea for the Lord to remember His promises and reverse Israel's fortunes.
