For thou art the Glory of their strength; or, "the Ornament "—that in which their strength and might as a people culminate. And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. Thy favour towards us exalts us among the nations. read more
The exalted horn; or, the secret of strength. The horn is a constant symbol of strength; the exalted horn, therefore, of strength triumphant. Now, we observe— I. STRENGTH IS THE GREAT NEED OF THE SOUL OF MAN . Not physical strength, nor intellectual, nor social, but spiritual. There may be knowledge, and good desire, and religious emotions, and holy resolve; but all these things leave a man weak unless they be rendered effectual by a fervent will. II. ITS ... read more
In thy name shall they rejoice - In thee shall they rejoice, or find their happiness. In thy being; thy perfections; thy protection; thy government; thy favor.All the day - That is, continually. It is their privilege, and it is their duty to rejoice always. Thou art always the same, and the happiness which is found in thy being and attributes at one time may be found at all times; thy promises are ever the same, and thy people may find happiness in them always. There is no reason why the people... read more
For thou art the glory of their strength - The ornament; the beauty; the honor; that is, Their strength derives its beauty and honor, not from anything in themselves, but from the fact that it is derived from thee. The strength thus imparted is an honor or ornament in itself; it is an honor and glory to them that it is imparted to them.And in thy favor - Or, by thy favor, or good pleasure.Our horn shall be exalted - The horn is a symbol of power. Compare Psalms 22:21, note; Psalms 75:4; Daniel... read more
Psalms 89:16-18. In thy name shall they rejoice all the day That is, in the knowledge and remembrance of thy name, or of thy infinite power and goodness, revealed and imparted to them; and in thy righteousness Whereby thou art both inclined, and, in some sort, engaged to hear the prayers of thy people, and to save them from all their enemies; or, in and by thy mercy, for righteousness frequently means mercy; or in and through the obedience unto death of him who is the Lord our... read more
Psalms 89:0 Remember the covenant with DavidApparently Israel had suffered some military setback that threatened its existence. This caused some people to think that God had forsaken his anointed king. The psalmist therefore recalls the covenant promise God made to David to preserve his dynasty for ever, and on the basis of this he claims God’s help (1-4; see 2 Samuel 7:8-16).Before speaking further of the covenant, the psalmist praises God for his majesty and greatness. None among the... read more
Thy name = Thyself. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more
glory = beauty. horn. Many codices, with four early printed editions, read "horns" (plural); but seven early printed editions read sing, read more
16, 17. in—or, "by" thy righteousness—Thy faithful just rule. glory—or, "beauty." of their strength—They shall be adorned as well as protected. our horn—exalt our power (Psalms 75:10; Luke 1:69). read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:16
In thy Name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. The "Name" and the "righteousness" of God form the glory of the Church, and are a perpetual source of rejoicing to her. read more