Psalm 89:18
New International Version
Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

New Living Translation
Yes, our protection comes from the LORD, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.

English Standard Version
For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

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

King James Bible
For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

New King James Version
For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

NASB 1995
For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

NASB 1977
For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
For our shield belongs to Yahweh, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Amplified Bible
For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

American Standard Version
For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD and our King, the Holy One of Israel, you are truly our shield.

English Revised Version
For our shield belongeth unto the LORD; and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Our shield belongs to the LORD. Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.

Good News Translation
You, O LORD, chose our protector; you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.

International Standard Version
Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

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

NET Bible
For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
For our shield belongs to the LORD; our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

World English Bible
For our shield belongs to Yahweh, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For 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 Translation
For to Jehovah our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel our King.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For our protection is of the Lord, and of our king the holy one of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For 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
for our 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. 18Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One 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 84:9
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.

Psalm 47:9
The 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 44:4
You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.

Psalm 28:8
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

Psalm 20:6
Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.

Isaiah 33:22
For 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 43:15
I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”

Isaiah 44:6
Thus 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 45:21
Speak 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 12:12
But 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 8:7
And 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 29:11-12
Yours, 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 9:9
Rejoice 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 earth belong 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 him cometh my salvation…

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing 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 great is 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 LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














Surely
The word "surely" conveys a sense of certainty and assurance. In Hebrew, this is often translated from the word "כִּי" (ki), which can mean "indeed" or "truly." This word sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing the psalmist's confidence in the truth of what follows. It reflects a deep-seated faith and trust in God's sovereignty and protection, a theme that resonates throughout the Psalms.

our shield
The term "shield" in Hebrew is "מָגֵן" (magen), which refers to a protective device used in battle. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a shield was essential for a warrior's defense. Spiritually, this metaphor signifies God's protection over His people. The imagery of God as a shield is prevalent in the Psalms, symbolizing His role as a protector and defender against spiritual and physical adversaries.

belongs to the LORD
The phrase "belongs to the LORD" underscores the ownership and authority of God over the shield, which represents protection and security. The Hebrew name for God here is "יְהוָה" (Yahweh), the covenant name of God, highlighting His personal relationship with His people. This phrase reassures believers that their ultimate security and defense are found in their covenant relationship with God.

and our king
The word "king" in Hebrew is "מֶלֶךְ" (melech), denoting a ruler or sovereign. In the context of Israel, the king was seen as God's appointed leader, responsible for guiding the nation according to divine principles. This phrase acknowledges God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate King over Israel, surpassing any earthly monarch.

to the Holy One of Israel
The title "Holy One of Israel" is a profound designation for God, emphasizing His holiness and unique relationship with Israel. The Hebrew word for "holy" is "קָדוֹשׁ" (qadosh), which means set apart or sacred. This title is used frequently in the book of Isaiah and highlights God's purity, righteousness, and distinctiveness from all other gods. It serves as a reminder of God's covenant faithfulness and His call for His people to live in holiness.

(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
Surely
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

our shield
מָֽגִנֵּ֑נוּ (mā·ḡin·nê·nū)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

belongs to the LORD,
לַֽ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and our king
מַלְכֵּֽנוּ׃ (mal·kê·nū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4428: A king

to the Holy
וְלִקְד֖וֹשׁ (wə·liq·ḏō·wōš)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

One 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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