Psalm 89:18

Translations

Modern

Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Traditional

For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

Literal

Indeed, unto YHWH is our shield, and our king unto the Holy One of Israel.

Latin

Quia Domini est assumptio nostra, et sancti Israël regis nostri.

Original

Hebrew

English

Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Notes

Psalms 89:17–18

The Lord protects his people with the same power by which he established the created order.

Psalms 89:14–18

God rules wisely over creation. The qualities of righteousness, justice, and faithfulness fit the description of a wise ruler. The happy people who live under his rule enjoy his protection.

Psalms 89:1–52

Book Three (Psalms 73–89) starts and ends with serious questions. Psalm 89 begins with praise for how the Lord established David’s throne and kingdom (89:1–37). But later the psalmist protests that the Lord seems to have rejected his covenant with David (Psalm 89:38–51; see 2 Samuel 7:8–16).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant with David Making Sense of the Exile Questions and Doubt Royal Psalms The Creator-King

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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Ethan God, Being and Attributes of Holiness Music Peace Prophecy Psalms, Book of Zerah

Topics

Church: God Defends Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Faith: Exemplified God: Sovereign Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Nation: Peace of Protection: Saints: Acknowledge God As Their Shield of God's Protection The Church: God Defends

Psalm 89:18

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