New International VersionIndeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
New Living TranslationYes, our protection comes from the LORD, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
English Standard VersionFor our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Berean Standard BibleSurely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
King James BibleFor the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
New King James VersionFor our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
New American Standard BibleFor our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
NASB 1995For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
NASB 1977For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Legacy Standard BibleFor our shield belongs to Yahweh, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Amplified BibleFor our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Christian Standard BibleSurely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSurely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
American Standard VersionFor our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Contemporary English VersionOur LORD and our King, the Holy One of Israel, you are truly our shield.
English Revised VersionFor our shield belongeth unto the LORD; and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationOur shield belongs to the LORD. Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.
Good News TranslationYou, O LORD, chose our protector; you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.
International Standard VersionIndeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
NET BibleFor our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
New Heart English BibleFor our shield belongs to the LORD; our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Webster's Bible TranslationFor the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSurely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
World English BibleFor our shield belongs to Yahweh, our king to the Holy One of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor our shield [is] of YHWH, "" And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation For of Jehovah is our shield, And of the Holy One of Israel our king.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor to Jehovah our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel our King. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor our protection is of the Lord, and of our king the holy one of Israel.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor our assumption is of the Lord, and it is of our king, the holy one of Israel.
New American Bible
Truly the LORD is our shield, the Holy One of Israel, our king!
New Revised Standard Version
For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
For the LORD is our hope; and the Holy One of Israel is our King.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH is our trust and The Holy One of Israel is our King!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
For of the LORD is our shield; And the Holy One of Israel is our king.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
forour help is of the Lord; and of the Holy One of Israel, our king.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever… 17For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted. 18Surelyour shieldbelongs to the LORD,and our kingto the HolyOne of Israel.19You 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.…
Cross References Psalm 84:9Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.
Psalm 47:9The 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.
Psalm 44:4You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
Psalm 28:8The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
Psalm 20:6Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.
Isaiah 33:22For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.
Isaiah 41:21“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 43:15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”
Isaiah 44:6Thus 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.
Isaiah 45:21Speak 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.
1 Samuel 12:12But 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.
1 Samuel 8:7And 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.
1 Chronicles 29:11-12Yours, 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.
Zechariah 9:9Rejoice 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.
Matthew 21:5“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.’”
Treasury of Scripture For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. the Lord is, etc. Psalm 47:9 The princes of the people are gathered together,even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earthbelong unto God: he is greatly exalted. Psalm 62:1,2,6 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from himcometh my salvation… Psalm 84:11 For the LORD Godis a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no goodthing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Holy Psalm 71:22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery,even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 1:4 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. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for greatis the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. king Psalm 44:4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. Isaiah 33:22 For the LORDis our judge, the LORDis our lawgiver, the LORDis our king; he will save us. Jump to Previous BelongethBelongsBreastplateDefenceDefenseHolyIndeedIsraelIsrael'sShieldJump to Next BelongethBelongsBreastplateDefenceDefenseHolyIndeedIsraelIsrael'sShieldPsalm 89 1.The psalmist praises God for his covenant5.For his wonderful power15.For the care of his church19.For his favor to the kingdom of David38.Then complaining of contrary events46.He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.Surely our shield belongs to the LORDThe 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 Psalm 3:3, 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. and our king to the Holy One of Israel
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 likeIsaiah 43:15, where God is called the Holy One of Israel, reinforcing His role as the ultimate authority and sanctifier of His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDRefers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as the ultimate protector and sovereign ruler. 2. The Holy One of IsraelA title for God emphasizing His holiness and unique relationship with Israel. 3. Our ShieldSymbolizes protection and defense, often used metaphorically for God’s role as a protector of His people. 4. Our KingRefers to the earthly king of Israel, who is under the authority and guidance of God. 5. IsraelThe nation chosen by God, with whom He has a special covenant relationship. Teaching Points God as ProtectorGod is our ultimate shield, providing protection and security. In times of trouble, we can trust in His defense and care. Divine AuthorityEarthly leaders, like the king of Israel, are under God’s authority. Recognizing God’s sovereignty helps us to respect and pray for our leaders. Holiness of GodThe 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. Covenant RelationshipThe 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. Trust in God’s SovereigntyUnderstanding that our shield and king belong to God encourages us to trust in His sovereign plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89
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?
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?
Proverbs 18:22: Does finding 'favor from the Lord' by marrying imply that the single or the divorced lack divine blessing?
(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?(18) For the Lord.--Or, rather-- "For of Jehovah is our shield, And of Israel's Holy One our king," "shield" and "king" being in synonymous parallelism. Jehovah is the source of the theocratic power. Verse 18. - For the Lord is our Defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King; literally, for to Jehovah belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel belongs our king. The meaning seems to be that he who is Israel's king and shield - i.e., the Davidical monarch at the time - being under the constant protection of the Almighty, all must necessarily go well with the people at last.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Surelyכִּ֣י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionour shieldמָֽגִנֵּ֑נוּ(mā·ḡin·nê·nū)Noun - common singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4043:A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodilebelongs to the LORD,לַֽ֭יהוָה(Yah·weh)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israeland our kingמַלְכֵּֽנוּ׃(mal·kê·nū)Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4428:A kingto the Holyוְלִקְד֖וֹשׁ(wə·liq·ḏō·wōš)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6918:Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuaryOne of Israel.יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc
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