My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread.
16
Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy.
17
There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king.
18
His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.
Psalms 132:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 132:18-1964 say?
Psalms 132:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.”
Where is Psalms 132:18-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 132:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verses 18–1964.
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 132:18-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 132:18-1964 in?
Psalms 132:18-1964 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 132:18-1964?
Psalms 132:18-1964 reads (BBE): “His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.” 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.