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and the Holy One of Israel <i>is</i> our king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For our shield <i>belongs</i> to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For our shield belongs to Yahweh, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD and our King, the Holy One of Israel, you are truly our shield. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For our shield belongeth unto the LORD; and our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Our shield belongs to the LORD. Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You, O LORD, chose our protector; you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD; our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to Yahweh, our king to the Holy One of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For our shield [is] of YHWH, "" And our king to the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For of Jehovah is our shield, And of the Holy One of Israel our king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For to Jehovah our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel our King.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For our protection is of the Lord, and of our king the holy one of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:19>For our assumption is of the Lord, and it is of our king, the holy one of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Truly the LORD is our shield, the Holy One of Israel, our king! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is our hope; and the Holy One of Israel is our King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because LORD JEHOVAH is our trust and The Holy One of Israel is our King!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For of the LORD is our shield; And the Holy One of Israel is our king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for <i>our</i> help is of the Lord; and of the Holy One of Israel, our king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-18.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=11164" 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">17</span>For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡin·nê·nū (N-csc:: 1cp) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">our shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">belongs to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·kê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- King. From malak; a king.">and our king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: wə·liq·ḏō·wōš (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Adj-msc) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">to the Holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">One of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.…<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/84-9.htm">Psalm 84:9</a></span><br />Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9</a></span><br />The nobles of the nations have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham; for the shields of the earth belong to God; He is highly exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-4.htm">Psalm 44:4</a></span><br />You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.<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/20-6.htm">Psalm 20:6</a></span><br />Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a></span><br />For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">Isaiah 41:21</a></span><br />“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-15.htm">Isaiah 43:15</a></span><br />I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a></span><br />Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm">1 Samuel 12:12</a></span><br />But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-12</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a></span><br />“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord is, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9</a></b></br> The princes of the people are gathered together, <i>even</i> the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> unto God: he is greatly exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1,2,6</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him <i>cometh</i> my salvation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</p><p class="hdg">Holy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Psalm 71:22</a></b></br> I will also praise thee with the psaltery, <i>even</i> thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-4.htm">Isaiah 1:4</a></b></br> Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a></b></br> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great <i>is</i> the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.</p><p class="hdg">king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-4.htm">Psalm 44:4</a></b></br> Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a></b></br> For the LORD <i>is</i> our judge, the LORD <i>is</i> our lawgiver, the LORD <i>is</i> our king; he will save us.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/psalms/83-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Shield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/psalms/115-9.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/psalms/98-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/121-4.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Shield</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>Surely our shield belongs to the LORD</b><br>The term "shield" in biblical times often symbolized protection and defense. In the context of ancient Israel, a shield was a crucial part of a warrior's armor, representing safety and security. The phrase indicates that ultimate protection and defense come from the LORD, emphasizing God's role as the protector of His people. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a>, where God is described as a shield around the believer. The use of "our" suggests a communal acknowledgment of God's protective role over the nation of Israel, reflecting a collective faith and reliance on divine protection.<p><b>and our king to the Holy One of Israel</b><br>The reference to "our king" can be understood both as a literal king of Israel and as a typological reference to the Messiah, who is seen as the ultimate King. The "Holy One of Israel" is a title frequently used in the Old Testament to denote God's unique and sacred relationship with Israel. This phrase underscores the belief that the king's authority and legitimacy are derived from God, who is the true sovereign. Historically, this reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy, where the king was seen as God's appointed ruler. This connection is further seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/43-15.htm">Isaiah 43:15</a>, where God is called the Holy One of Israel, reinforcing His role as the ultimate authority and sanctifier of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as the ultimate protector and sovereign ruler.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_one_of_israel.htm">The Holy One of Israel</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His holiness and unique relationship with Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/our_shield.htm">Our Shield</a></b><br>Symbolizes protection and defense, often used metaphorically for God’s role as a protector of His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/our_king.htm">Our King</a></b><br>Refers to the earthly king of Israel, who is under the authority and guidance of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, with whom He has a special covenant relationship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_protector.htm">God as Protector</a></b><br>God is our ultimate shield, providing protection and security. In times of trouble, we can trust in His defense and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a></b><br>Earthly leaders, like the king of Israel, are under God’s authority. Recognizing God’s sovereignty helps us to respect and pray for our leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_of_god.htm">Holiness of God</a></b><br>The title "Holy One of Israel" reminds us of God’s purity and separateness. We are called to live holy lives in response to His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The relationship between God and Israel is based on a covenant. As believers, we are part of a new covenant through Christ, which calls us to faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God’s Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that our shield and king belong to God encourages us to trust in His sovereign plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<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/how_are_believers_immovable_like_mount_zion.htm">In Psalm 125:1, how can believers be said to be as immovable as Mount Zion when history shows faithful people often displaced or persecuted?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_as_a_fortress_conflicting_imagery.htm">Does the imagery in Psalm 144:2, describing God as a fortress, conflict with the concept of a transcendent, non-physical deity elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_marriage_imply_singles_lack_blessing.htm">Proverbs 18:22: Does finding 'favor from the Lord' by marrying imply that the single or the divorced lack divine blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_'near'_despite_doubts.htm">(Psalm 145:18) How can one verify that God is 'near to all who call on him' given the countless unanswered prayers or spiritual doubts?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">For the Lord.</span>--Or, rather--<p>"For of Jehovah is our shield,<p>And of Israel's Holy One our king,"<p>"shield" and "king" being in synonymous parallelism. Jehovah is the source of the theocratic power.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For the Lord is our Defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King;</span> literally, <span class="accented">for to Jehovah belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel belongs our king.</span> The meaning seems to be that he who is Israel's king and shield - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, the Davidical monarch at the time - being under the constant protection of the Almighty, all must necessarily go well with the people at last. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-18.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">Surely</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</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">our shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽגִנֵּ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡin·nê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belongs to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽ֭יהוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and our king</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֵּֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Holy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִקְד֖וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liq·ḏō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">One of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:18 For our shield belongs to Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:19" /></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>