Psalms 132:17 web — There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.

World English Bible

"There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed."

— Psalms 132:17, World English Bible

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KJV
“There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.”
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ASV
“There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. ”
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NET
“There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.”
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BBE
“There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king.”
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KJVA
“There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.”
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Psalms 132 — Context

"This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, for I have desired it.

I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread.

Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy.

There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will be resplendent." A Song of Ascents. By David.

Psalms 132:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:17 say?

Psalms 132:17 in the World English Bible reads: “There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.”

Where is Psalms 132:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 132:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verse 17.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 132:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 132:17 in?

Psalms 132:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 132:17?

Psalms 132:17 reads (WEB): “There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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