Psalms 89:20 web — I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,

World English Bible

"I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,"

— Psalms 89:20, World English Bible

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KJV
“I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:”
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ASV
“I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him: ”
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NET
“I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.”
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BBE
“I have made discovery of David my servant; I have put my holy oil on his head.”
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KJVA
“I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:”
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Psalms 89 — Context

For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.

For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.

Then you spoke in vision to your saints, and said, "I have bestowed strength on the warrior. I have exalted a young man from the people.

I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,

with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.

No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him.

I will beat down his adversaries before him, and strike those who hate him.

Psalms 89:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:20 say?

Psalms 89:20 in the World English Bible reads: “I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,”

Where is Psalms 89:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 20.

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 89:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:20 in?

Psalms 89:20 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 89:20?

Psalms 89:20 reads (WEB): “I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,” 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 89:20 web — I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,

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