Psalms 89:17

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For thou art the glory of their strength; And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

בְּשִׁמְךָ יְגִילוּן כָּל־הַיּוֹם וּבְצִדְקָתְךָ יָרוּמוּ

Transliteration

In-šimkā yᵉgîlûn all-the-hayyôm and-in-ṣidqātᵉkā yārûmû

Grammar Details

*bᵉ-šimkā*: preposition + noun + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - in your name
*yᵉgîlûn*: verb, qal imperfect 3rd person masculine plural - they rejoice
*kol-ha-yyôm*: noun + definite article + noun - all the day
*û-bᵉ-ṣidqātᵉkā*: conjunction + preposition + noun + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - and in your righteousness
*yārûmû*: verb, qal imperfect 3rd person masculine plural - they are exalted

Word Meanings

*šimkā*: your name/reputation/character
*yᵉgîlûn*: they rejoice/are glad
*kol-ha-yyôm*: all day/continually
*ṣidqātᵉkā*: your righteousness/justice
*yārûmû*: they are exalted/lifted up

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Ps 75:10 : 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; But the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
Ps 148:14 : 14 And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah.
Ps 92:10 : 10 But my horn hast thou exalted like [the horn of] the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil.
Ps 112:9 : 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
Ps 132:17 : 17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
1 Cor 1:30-31 : 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: 31 that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
2 Cor 12:9-9 : 9 And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Phil 4:13 : 13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Ps 89:24 : 24 But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.
1 Sam 2:1 : 1 And Hannah prayed, and said: My heart exulteth in Jehovah; My horn is exalted in Jehovah; My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; Because I rejoice in thy salvation.
1 Sam 2:10 : 10 They that strive with Jehovah shall be broken to pieces; Against them will he thunder in heaven: Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth; And he will give strength unto his king, And exalt the horn of his anointed.
Ps 28:7 : 7 Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.

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