Psalm 132:18

Translations

Modern

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”

Traditional

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Literal

I will clothe his enemies with shame, and upon him his diadem will shine.”

Latin

Inimicos ejus induam confusione; super ipsum autem efflorebit sanctificatio mea.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”

Notes

Psalms 132:18

The enemies will feel shame, while the king will be honored (Psalm 132:9, 16).

Psalms 132:1–18

This psalm celebrates the Lord’s faithfulness to David. When David wanted to bring the ark to Jerusalem (Psalm 132:1–5), the Lord agreed and made Jerusalem his earthly home (132:6–10). God’s choice of Jerusalem also shows his choice:

of David's family line (Psalm 132:11–13),
of Zion (Psalm 132:14–17), and
of the priesthood (Psalm 132:9, 16).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

Royal Psalms Temple Worship

Related verses

Psalm 35:26
May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.
Job 8:22
Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”
Luke 1:32–33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Psalm 21:8–9
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Psalm 109:29
May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.
Psalm 72:8–11
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
Isaiah 58:10–12
…and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crown Degrees, Song of Hallel King Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees Wild Ox

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: King

Psalm 132:18

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