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Psalms 89:17

Psalms 89:17
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted .

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For the Lord is our defence,.... From all their enemies, being all around them, as a wall of fire to protect them, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For thou art the glory of their strength - The ornament; the beauty; the honor; that is, Their strength derives its…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 89:15-18

The psalmist, having largely shown the blessedness of the God of Israel, here shows the blessedness of the Israel of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Jehovah alone is the strength of which they boast. Cp. Psa 44:6 ff.

in thy favour Cp. Psa 44:3; Psa 30:7.

our horn shall…