But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn will be exalted.
Parallel translations
- KJV But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
- BSB My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
- NKJV “But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him, And in My name his horn shall be exalted.
- NASB “My faithfulness and My favor will be with him, And in My name his horn will be exalted.
- NLT My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him, and by my authority he will grow in power.
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Quick answer
God's faithful, steadfast love will accompany the king, and through God's name his power will be exalted.
Overview
The covenant words "faithfulness" and "loving kindness" (chesed) frame God's enduring commitment to David. The king's "horn," his strength and honor, is lifted by association with God's name. Such covenant love finds its surest expression in Christ, in whom all God's promises are Yes and Amen (2 Cor. 1:20).
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- 2 Cor 1:20For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.
- Ps 91:14“Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
- Ps 89:16–17In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted.
- John 17:6I revealed your name to the people whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.
- Ps 89:33But I will not completely take my loving kindness from him, nor allow my faithfulness to fail.
- John 1:17For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
- John 17:11I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them through your name which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are.
- Ps 89:28I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more. My covenant will stand firm with him.
- Ps 20:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
- Ps 20:5We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.
- 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 61:7He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- Ps 89:2–5I indeed declare, “Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them.”
- John 17:26I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
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