But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
Parallel translations
- WEB But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil.
- BSB But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.
- NKJV But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
- NASB ¶But You have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.
- NLT But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil.
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Quick answer
God exalts the psalmist's strength like a wild ox and refreshes him with fresh oil. The righteous are strengthened and renewed by God's favor.
Overview
The 'horn' symbolizes strength and dignity, and 'fresh oil' signifies anointing, refreshment, and blessing. In contrast to the scattered wicked, God lifts up and renews His servant. This anointing anticipates the Messiah ('Anointed One') who shares His Spirit and strength with His people (Psalm 23:5; Acts 10:38).
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Cross-references · 15
- Ps 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
- Ps 89:17For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
- Ps 45:7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
- 2 Cor 1:21Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
- Ps 75:10All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
- 1 Jn 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
- 1 Sam 2:10The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
- Ps 112:9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
- Ps 89:24But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
- Num 24:8God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.
- 1 Sam 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
- Ps 132:17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
- Num 23:22God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.
- Ps 148:14He 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.
- Luke 1:69And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
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