He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!
Parallel translations
- KJV He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
- BSB He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
- NKJV And He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the Lord!
- NASB And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones, For the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the Lord!
- NLT He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!
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Quick answer
God has raised up strength for His people, who are near to Him; therefore praise the LORD. He exalts His chosen people, giving special cause for praise.
Overview
The psalm ends by celebrating that God has lifted up the 'horn'—strength and honor—of His people, drawing Israel near to Himself. This intimacy is grounds for joyful praise. Through Christ, believers are brought near to God and made a people for His own possession (Ephesians 2:13; 1 Peter 2:9).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 18
- Ps 75:10I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
- Deut 4:7For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?
- Eph 2:17He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.
- 1 Sam 2:1Hannah prayed, and said: “My heart exults in Yahweh! My horn is exalted in Yahweh. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation.
- Ps 112:9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
- 1 Pet 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
- Deut 10:21He is your praise, and he is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things, which your eyes have seen.
- Rev 5:8–14Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
- Ps 92:10But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil.
- Jer 17:14Heal me, O Yahweh, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise.
- Ps 145:10All your works will give thanks to you, Yahweh. Your saints will extol you.
- Eph 2:19So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
- Ps 149:9to execute on them the written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah!
- Eph 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.
- Ps 89:17For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.
- Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
- Exod 19:5–6Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
- Luke 1:52He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.
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