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Psalm 89:18-20
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 89:18-20
New Catholic Bible
18 [a]You are the strength in which they glory,
and by your kindness our horn[b] is exalted.
19 For the Lord is our shield,
the Holy One of Israel, our King.
20 [c]On one occasion you spoke in a vision[d]
and said to your faithful servants:
“I have appointed as leader one who is mighty;
I have exalted one chosen from the people.
Footnotes
- Psalm 89:18 These verses serve as a transition to the great oracle that follows. The Davidic dynasty and the coming of the Messiah-King depend completely on the Lord.
- Psalm 89:18 Horn: symbolizes strong one (see also Ps 18:3, and note, Ps 75:11).
- Psalm 89:20 This powerful and faithful God has revealed to his faithful servants (the prophets Samuel and Nathan) his plan for David and his posterity. It is a promise that cannot be effaced, a covenant that will never be revoked. It is guaranteed by God’s kindness and faithfulness.
- Psalm 89:20 Vision: the revelation made to Samuel (see 1 Sam 16:12) or to Nathan (see 2 Sam 7:4-16). Faithful servants: those faithful to his covenant.
