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It pleases you to make us strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou <i>art</i> the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You <i>are</i> the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength, And by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength, And by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Thou art the glory of their strength, And by Thy favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You are the beauty of their strength, And by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength [their proud adornment], And by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you are their magnificent strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are their magnificent strength; by Your favor our horn is exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your own glorious power makes us strong, and because of your kindness, our strength increases. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because you are the glory of their strength. By your favor you give us victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You give us great victories; in your love you make us triumphant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For you are their strength's grandeur; by your favor you exalted our power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For You [are] the beauty of their strength, "" And in Your good will is our horn exalted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the beauty of their strength art Thou, And in Thy good will is our horn exalted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou the beauty of their strength, and in thine acceptance our horn shall be exalted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:18>For you are the glory of their virtue, and in your goodness, our horn will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You are their majestic strength; by your favor our horn is exalted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou art the glory of our strength; and in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you are the glory of our strength and our horn will be lifted up in your pleasure!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou art the glory of their strength; And in Thy favour our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou art the boast of their strength; and in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11157" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’āt·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: ṯip̄·’e·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">are the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘uz·zā·mōw (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">of their strength,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: ū·ḇir·ṣō·nə·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">and by Your favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qar·nê·nū (N-fsc:: 1cp) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">our horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: tå̄·rīm (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">is exalted.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Psalm 28:8</a></span><br />The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a></span><br />Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33</a></span><br />God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Habakkuk 3:19</a></span><br />GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30-31</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. / Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you are the glory of their strength: and in your favor our horn shall be exalted.</p><p class="hdg">for thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30,31</a></b></br> But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9,10</a></b></br> And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me… </p><p class="hdg">our horn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Psalm 89:24</a></b></br> But my faithfulness and my mercy <i>shall be</i> with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/75-10.htm">Psalm 75:10</a></b></br> All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; <i>but</i> the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Psalm 92:10</a></b></br> But my horn shalt thou exalt like <i>the horn of</i> an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-61.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/86-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/81-3.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/89-10.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/psalms/89-44.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/psalms/89-24.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/89.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For You are the glory of their strength</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that God is the source of strength and honor for His people. In the biblical context, "glory" often refers to the manifestation of God's presence and power. The strength of the people is not in their own abilities but in their relationship with God. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to be their protector and provider. The idea of God being the glory of strength is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a>, where God is described as the strength and shield of His people. This phrase also points to the dependency of believers on God for spiritual and physical strength, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms.<p><b>and by Your favor our horn is exalted</b><br>The "horn" in biblical literature symbolizes strength, power, and victory. In ancient cultures, the horn of an animal, such as a ram or a bull, was a symbol of might and dominance. The exaltation of the horn signifies triumph and elevation in status. The phrase "by Your favor" indicates that this exaltation is not due to human effort but is a result of God's grace and blessing. This reflects the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and grants favor to those who are faithful to Him. The concept of the horn being exalted is also seen in <a href="/1_samuel/2.htm">1 Samuel 2:1</a>, where Hannah speaks of her horn being lifted high by the Lord. This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate source of favor and exaltation for believers, as He is the one who grants victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, traditionally believed to be a wise man during the time of Solomon. His psalm reflects on God's covenant with David and the challenges faced by Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the psalm is addressed, representing God's chosen people who rely on His strength and favor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The promise made by God to David, ensuring that his lineage would endure forever. This covenant is a central theme in <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_strength.htm">God as the Source of Strength</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength and glory come from God alone. Our abilities and successes are rooted in His power and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_exaltation_of_the_horn.htm">The Exaltation of the Horn</a></b><br>The "horn" symbolizes strength and honor. In our lives, God lifts us up and gives us dignity through His favor.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_favor.htm">Living in God's Favor</a></b><br>Seek to live in a way that aligns with God's will, understanding that His favor is a gift that brings exaltation and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflect on God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in the Davidic Covenant, and trust in His unchanging nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_fulfillment.htm">Christ as the Fulfillment</a></b><br>See Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, the one who exalts us through His sacrifice and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_horn_of_salvation.htm">What is the horn of salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_lamb_have_7_horns_eyes.htm">Why does the Lamb have seven horns and seven eyes (Revelation 5:6), and is there any scientific or historical precedent for such a creature?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_wicked_thrive_and_righteous_suffer.htm">In Job 36:6-7, where it states the righteous are exalted while the wicked are cut off, why do wicked individuals often thrive, and the righteous sometimes suffer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/am_i_ready_to_be_sent.htm">Am I ready to be sent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Glory.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">ornament. </span>The crown of a nation's strength is not the triumphs it wins, nor the prosperity it secures, but the spirit in which these are used. Humility, and not pride, acknowledgment of God, and not conceit in her wealth or power, was the ornament of Israel's strength, and made her greatness in her best days.<p><span class= "bld">Our horn shall be exalted.</span>--See Note, <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm" title="There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.">Psalm 132:17</a>. Modern Eastern proverbs, such as "What a fine horn he has!" spoken of a great man, still preserve the figure.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For thou art the Glory of their strength;</span> or, "the <span class="accented">Ornament"</span> - that in which their strength and might as a people culminate. And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. Thy favour towards us exalts us among the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(’āt·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] the glory</span><br /><span class="heb">תִפְאֶ֣רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯip̄·’e·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their strength,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזָּ֣מוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zā·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and by Your favor</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בִרְצֹנְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇir·ṣō·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our horn</span><br /><span class="heb">קַרְנֵֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qar·nê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is exalted.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּר֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(tā·rūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-17.htm">Psalm 89:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:17 For you are the glory of their (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>