Psalm 89:21
New International Version
My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him.

New Living Translation
I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong.

English Standard Version
so that my hand shall be established with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.

Berean Standard Bible
My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

King James Bible
With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

New King James Version
With whom My hand shall be established; Also My arm shall strengthen him.

New American Standard Bible
With whom My hand will be established; My arm also will strengthen him.

NASB 1995
With whom My hand will be established; My arm also will strengthen him.

NASB 1977
With whom My hand will be established; My arm also will strengthen him.

Legacy Standard Bible
With whom My hand will be established; My arm also will strengthen him.

Amplified Bible
With whom My hand shall be established and steadfast; My arm also shall strengthen him.

Christian Standard Bible
My hand will always be with him, and my arm will strengthen him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My hand will always be with him, and My arm will strengthen him.

American Standard Version
With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

Contemporary English Version
and I will always be there to help and strengthen him.

English Revised Version
With whom my hand shall be established; mine arm also shall strengthen him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My hand is ready to help him. My arm will also give him strength.

Good News Translation
My strength will always be with him, my power will make him strong.

International Standard Version
with whom my power will be firmly established; for my arm will strengthen him.

Majority Standard Bible
My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.

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

New Heart English Bible
with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.

Webster's Bible Translation
With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen him.

World English Bible
with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
With whom My hand is established, "" My arm also strengthens him.

Young's Literal Translation
With whom My hand is established, My arm also doth strengthen him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Which my hand shall be prepared with him: also shall mine arm strengthen him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For my hand shall help him: and my arm shall strengthen him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For my hand will assist him, and my arm will fortify him.

New American Bible
My hand will be with him; my arm will make him strong.

New Revised Standard Version
my hand shall always remain with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My hand has helped him; mine arm also has strengthened him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My hand has helped him, also my arm gave him power.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
With whom My hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For my hand shall support him; and mine arm shall strengthen him.

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Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
20I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. 21 My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. 22No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

2 Samuel 7:8-9
Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

1 Chronicles 17:7-8
Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

1 Samuel 18:12
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

1 Samuel 16:18
One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”

1 John 2:20
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

1 Samuel 17:37
David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”

2 Samuel 5:2
Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”


Treasury of Scripture

With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen him.

with

Psalm 18:32-39
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect…

Psalm 80:15-17
And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself…

2 Samuel 7:8-16
Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: …

mine

Psalm 89:13
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Ezekiel 30:24,25
And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














My hand
The phrase "My hand" in Psalm 89:21 signifies God's personal involvement and power. In the Hebrew context, the hand often symbolizes strength, authority, and action. God's hand represents His direct intervention and support, emphasizing His omnipotence and the personal care He extends to His chosen ones. This imagery reassures believers of God's active presence in their lives, guiding and upholding them through His divine strength.

will sustain him
The word "sustain" in this context is derived from the Hebrew root "tamak," which means to uphold, support, or maintain. This conveys the idea of God providing continuous support and strength to His anointed. Historically, this assurance of sustenance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who faced numerous challenges and adversities. For contemporary believers, it serves as a reminder of God's unwavering support and the promise that He will uphold them through life's trials.

surely My arm
The phrase "surely My arm" emphasizes certainty and assurance. In biblical terms, the "arm" of God is often associated with His mighty power and ability to deliver and protect. The use of "surely" underscores the absolute reliability of God's promise. This imagery would have resonated deeply with the original audience, who understood the arm as a symbol of strength and might. For Christians today, it is a powerful reminder of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to act on behalf of His people.

will strengthen him
The term "strengthen" comes from the Hebrew word "chazaq," which means to make strong, encourage, or fortify. This indicates not only physical strength but also moral and spiritual fortitude. In the historical context of the psalm, this strengthening was crucial for the leaders and people of Israel as they faced external threats and internal challenges. For believers, it signifies God's empowering presence, enabling them to stand firm in faith and righteousness amidst the trials of life.

Verse 21. - With whom my hand shall be established; i.e. "to whom I will give continual support" (see 1 Samuel 18:12, 14; 2 Samuel 5.]0; 7:9). Mine arm also shall strengthen him (comp. ver. 13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My hand
יָ֭דִי (yā·ḏî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

will sustain him;
תִּכּ֣וֹן (tik·kō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

surely
אַף־ (’ap̄-)
Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

My arm
זְרוֹעִ֥י (zə·rō·w·‘î)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force

will strengthen him.
תְאַמְּצֶֽנּוּ׃ (ṯə·’am·mə·ṣen·nū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert


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