Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured on me. New Living Translation But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil. English Standard Version But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil. Berean Standard Bible But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. King James Bible But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. New King James Version But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. New American Standard Bible But You have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. NASB 1995 But You have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. NASB 1977 But Thou hast exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. Legacy Standard Bible But You have raised up my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. Amplified Bible But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service]. Christian Standard Bible You have lifted up my horn like that of a wild ox; I have been anointed with the finest oil. Holman Christian Standard Bible You have lifted up my horn like that of a wild ox; I have been anointed with oil. American Standard Version But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil. Contemporary English Version You have given me the strength of a wild ox, and you have chosen me to be your very own. English Revised Version But my horn hast thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox: I am anointed with fresh oil. GOD'S WORD® Translation But you make me as strong as a wild bull, and soothing lotion is poured on me. Good News Translation You have made me as strong as a wild ox; you have blessed me with happiness. International Standard Version You've grown my strength like the horn of a wild ox; I was anointed with fresh oil. NET Bible You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil. New Heart English Bible But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil. Webster's Bible Translation But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. World English Bible But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox. I am anointed with fresh oil. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd You exalt my horn as a wild ox, "" I have been anointed with fresh oil. Young's Literal Translation And Thou exaltest as a reem my horn, I have been anointed with fresh oil. Smith's Literal Translation My horn shall be lifted up as a buffalo: I was poured over with fresh oil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut my horn shall be exalted like that of the unicorn: and my old age in plentiful mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You have given me the strength of a wild ox; you have poured rich oil upon me. New Revised Standard Version But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a wild ox; I shall be anointed with fragrant oil. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have raised my horns like a wild ox and you have moistened me with fragrant oil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But my horn hast Thou exalted like the horn of the wild-ox; I am anointed with rich oil. Brenton Septuagint Translation But my horn shall be exalted as the horn of a unicorn; and mine old age with rich mercy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Great Are Your Works…9For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. 10But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed. 11My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.… Cross References Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” Deuteronomy 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” Micah 4:13 Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth. 1 Kings 22:11 Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. 2 Samuel 22:34 He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. Job 39:9-10 Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will he stay by your manger at night? / Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he plow the valleys behind you? Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox. Psalm 75:10 “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.” Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Luke 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Treasury of Scripture But my horn shall you exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. but Psalm 89:17,24 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted… Psalm 112:9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. Psalm 132:17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. an unicorn Numbers 23:22 God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn. 1 John 2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I shall Psalm 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Jump to Previous Anointed Best Exalt Exalted Exaltest Fine Flowing Fresh Head Horn Lifted Oil Oils Ox Poured Reem Rich Unicorn Wild Wild-OxJump to Next Anointed Best Exalt Exalted Exaltest Fine Flowing Fresh Head Horn Lifted Oil Oils Ox Poured Reem Rich Unicorn Wild Wild-OxPsalm 92 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God4. For his great works 6. For his judgments on the wicked 10. And for his goodness to the godly. But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; The imagery of the "horn" in biblical literature often symbolizes strength, power, and victory. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the horn of an animal, particularly a strong one like a wild ox, represented dominance and authority. The wild ox, or "re'em" in Hebrew, is a symbol of untamed strength and might. This phrase suggests that God has elevated the psalmist's strength and status, granting him victory over adversaries. The exaltation of the horn can also be seen as a metaphor for divine favor and empowerment, similar to how God empowered leaders like David (1 Samuel 2:10) and other anointed kings. The horn is also a messianic symbol, pointing to the ultimate victory and authority of Christ, who is often referred to as the "horn of salvation" (Luke 1:69). with fine oil I have been anointed. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses gratitude and praise to God for His faithfulness and strength. 2. God The central figure in the Psalm, who is praised for His mighty works and for exalting the psalmist. 3. Wild Ox A symbol of strength and power, used metaphorically to describe the exaltation and empowerment given by God. 4. Anointing with Oil A practice in ancient Israel symbolizing consecration, blessing, and empowerment by God. Teaching Points Exaltation by GodGod is the one who exalts and empowers His people. Just as the psalmist's "horn" is exalted, believers can trust that God will lift them up in His timing and for His purposes. Symbolism of the Wild Ox The wild ox represents strength and vigor. Believers are reminded that their strength comes from God, and they are called to live boldly in His power. Anointing and Consecration Anointing with oil signifies being set apart for God's service. Christians are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God's will and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Gratitude for God's Blessings The psalmist's expression of gratitude serves as a model for believers to continually thank God for His blessings and empowerment in their lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 92Why does the Bible include mythical creatures like unicorns (King James Version)? What does the Bible mention about unicorns? Psalm 75:10 mentions the cutting off of “horns” of the wicked; does this figurative language conflict with a literal approach to interpreting biblical texts? Deuteronomy 33:17 promises Joseph a strength likened to “horns of a wild ox”; how do we address this metaphor scientifically or literally? (10) Unicorn.--Better, buffalo. (See Numbers 23:22; Psalm 22:21.)Verse 10. - But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn; rather, of a wild ox. The Hebrew, like the Assyrian, reym, is certainly a species of wild cattle, whether the aurochs, or the bison, or the buffalo, may be doubted. The psalmist speaks in the name of Israel, or of God's faithful ones generally, and confidently predicts their exaltation to glory and honour simultaneously with the destruction of God's enemies. I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Oil was supposed to give vigour to the frame; and "fresh oil," or "green oil," would be the most efficient and the best. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But You have exaltedוַתָּ֣רֶם (wat·tā·rem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise my horn קַרְנִ֑י (qar·nî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power like that of a wild ox; כִּרְאֵ֣ים (kir·’êm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7214: A wild bull with fine רַעֲנָֽן׃ (ra·‘ă·nān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7488: Verdant, new, prosperous oil בְּשֶׁ֣מֶן (bə·še·men) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness I have been anointed. בַּ֝לֹּתִ֗י (bal·lō·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1101: To mingle, mix, confuse, confound Links Psalm 92:10 NIVPsalm 92:10 NLT Psalm 92:10 ESV Psalm 92:10 NASB Psalm 92:10 KJV Psalm 92:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 92:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 92:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 92:10 French Bible Psalm 92:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 92:10 But you have exalted my horn like (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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