Psalms 89:18 net — For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

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"For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel."

— Psalms 89:18, NET Bible

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KJV
“For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah; And our king to the Holy One of Israel. ”
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WEB
“For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.”
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BBE
“For our breastplate is the Lord; and our king is the Holy One of Israel's.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Psalms 89 — Context

How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor.

They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.

For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious.

For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said:“I have placed a young hero over a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.

I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

My hand will support him, and my arm will strengthen him.

Psalms 89:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:18 say?

Psalms 89:18 in the NET Bible reads: “For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.”

Where is Psalms 89:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 18.

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 89:18.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:18 in?

Psalms 89:18 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 89:18?

Psalms 89:18 reads (NET): “For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.” 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.

Psalms 89:18 net — For our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

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